Shares trading
- Get exposure to 10,000+ shares from over 20 countries
- Trade in extended hours on 80+ US stocks including the magnificent seven
- Experience ultra-fast execution1, with no partial fills
- Enjoy experienced customer service, available 24/5
Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Protected up to £85,0003
FTSE 250 group
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 pre-market on over 80 US shares including the ‘magnificent seven’ from 9am (UK time), before the main session starts at 2.30pm (UK time).
No currency risk
Avoid the risk of currency fluctuations which may otherwise impact returns, when you spread bet.
Powerful technology you can rely on
Web platform
2023 Winner
No.1 Web Platform
ForexBrokers.com Awards
We've invested over £100m into our award-winning platform4, creating pioneering technology that suits all styles of trading.
Mobile app
2024 Winner
Best Mobile Trading Platform
ADVFN International Financial Awards
Get the functionality of our web platform in your pocket with mobile-optimised charting, full order-ticket features and real-time alerts.
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 in extended hours on 80+ US stocks - including the ‘magnificent seven’
Speculate on over 80 popular US stocks in pre-market trading. Go long or short on Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla and more from 9am (UK time), before the underlying US stock exchanges open at 2.30pm (UK time).
- React early to earnings reports, breaking market news and global events
- Manage your existing positions in pre-market trading
- Access our full range of order types for a seamless trading experience
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
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.
Account types for every trader
Tight spreads on 12,000 instruments, volume-based discounts, no hidden fees.
Spread betting
A tax-efficient6 way of speculating on the price movement of global financial instruments.
Go long or short on 12,000 instruments- Trade with leverage
- CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
- Tax-free profits6
- MT4 platform available
Available schemes: Price+, Alpha
CFD trading
Trade on the price movement of underlying financial assets, with no stamp duty on profits6
- Go long or short on 12,000 instruments
- Trade with leverage
- CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
- Pay no stamp duty on CFD trading profits6
- MT4 platform available
Available schemes: Price+, Alpha
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
News
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Spread Betting & CFD Trading
Ready to get started?
Start trading with a live account or try a demo with £10,000 of virtual funds.
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.