Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets, CFDs, OTC options or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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What is shares trading?

Shares trading, also known as stock trading, is the process of speculating on the price movement of publicly trading companies.

With us, you can trade on shares via spread betting or CFDs, which allow you to go long if you think a share price will rise, or go short if you think that it'll fall, without taking ownership of the underlying stock.

Why trade shares with us?

Your favourites in one place

Spread bet or trades CFDs on over 10,000 shares, including the 250 biggest UK shares and the most popular US stocks.

Professional research

Free access to quantitative equity analysis from Morningstar.

Minimal slippage

With fully automated, lightning-fast execution in 0.0030 seconds1.

No partial fills

Get the trade you want – we don't reject or partially fill trades based on size.

Trade in extended hours on 80+ US stocks

Trade on 87 popular US stocks from 8am to midnight, Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 9pm on Friday (all UK times).

No currency risk

Avoid the risk of currency fluctuations which may otherwise impact returns, when you spread bet.

Spread betting and trading CFDs on these stocks does not imply endorsement by Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, NVIDIA, or Tesla. These companies are not affiliated with, and do not endorse this trading service.

Trade pre- and post-market on 80+ US stocks - including the ‘magnificent seven’

Speculate on 87 popular US stocks in extended trading hours – both before and after the main US trading session. Go long or short on Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla and more from 8am to midnight, Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 9pm on Friday (all UK times).

  • React early to earnings reports, market news and global events
  • Manage your existing positions in pre- and post-market trading
  • Access our full range of order types for a seamless trading experience
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What other traders are saying about CMC Markets

As a financial services pioneer, we‘ve got the expertise allied to over 35 years‘ industry experience.That‘s why 1.5 million+ global traders and investors put their confidence in us.5

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Shares trading costs

Speculate on over 10,000+ shares and get exposure to the world's largest companies from Apple to Lloyds Banking Group, via spread betting and CFDs, with spreads from as low as 0.10 points.

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Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Unlock your potential

Our premium membership for traders who want more from their trading account.

  • Save from 5% to 40%2 on spreads
  • Earn up to 3% interest on the available equity in your account7
  • Priority customer service
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Do you have any questions?

Email us at clientmanagement@cmcmarkets.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)20 7170 8200 (Lines open 24hrs, Monday to Friday)

10.0040 seconds spread bet and CFD median trade execution time on CMC Markets' web and mobile platforms, 1 April 2023-31 March 2024.

2Max discount in tier. Discounts are based on our tiered-volume discount scheme and are variable per product. View our Price+ page for more details.

3FSCS is an independent body that offers protection to customers of financial services firms that have failed. The compensation amount may be up to £85,000 per eligible person, per firm. Eligibility conditions apply. Please contact the FSCS for more information.

4Awarded Best Mobile Trading Platform, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024; No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2024; No.1 Web Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2023; Best Forex Broker, Good Money Guide Awards 2023; Best In-House Analysts, Professional Trader Awards 2023; CFD Provider of the Year, Investors' Chronicle/Financial Times Celebration of Investment Awards 2022; No.1 Platform Technology, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2022.

51.621 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets invest and CFD platforms globally, as at August 2024.

6Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.

7Interest scheme T&Cs apply.