UK’s No.1 spread betting account1
- Spread bet on rising or falling financial markets
- Speculate on 12,000 instruments, including forex, indices, commodities, shares and ETFs, plus spread bet options on major indices
- Tight spreads, no hidden fees, and tax-free profits2
- Access advanced tools for precise charting
FCA regulated
Protected up to £85,0003
FTSE 250 group
What is spread betting?
Spread betting is a form of financial trading allowing traders to speculate on the price movements of various assets without owning them. Spread betting with us offers flexibility, access to 12,000 instruments, and potential tax-free profits.
Learn more about spread bettingWhy open a spread betting account with us?
Tax-free profits2
Pay no capital gains tax or stamp duty on profits from UK spread betting.
Trade with leverage
Deposit just 3.34% of the full value of your position to open a position. Leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses equally and increases the risk of losing money rapidly.
Access to a diverse range of markets
Trade on 12,000 across forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, treasuries and share baskets, plus get access to our spread bet options.
No currency conversion fees
Start spread betting on US stocks without currency conversion fees (other fees may apply).
Trade on both rising and falling markets
Benefit from both selling (shorting) and buying opportunities.
Industry-leading charting
Gather and analyse data with 40+ indicators and drawing tools.
Experienced customer service
Our team is available from Sunday night to Friday night.
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.4
Understand our spread betting costs
With more forex pairs than any other major broker, and a huge range of indices, commodities, shares, ETFs and treasuries, you can find all your favourites in one place.
The two main costs associated with spread betting are the margin and spread:
Margin – the initial deposit, representing a fraction of the total trade value, which acts as collateral to open positions.
Spread – the difference between the buying and selling price of an instrument.
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Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
How we support our traders
Build trust
With 35 years' industry experience, we're constantly evolving. We're regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ensuring adherence to the highest standards of financial practice. Under the FSCS scheme, your eligible deposits are protected up to £85,000 in the unlikely event that our business went into liquidation.
Contact us 24/5
You can contact our Client Management team whenever the markets are open, from Sunday night through to Friday night – email us or call +44 (0)20 7170 8200.
Educational content
Our learn library contains a range of free educational resources on everything from the stock markets to spread betting. We want to help traders understand the wider world of trading.
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 platform1, 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.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
The world's most popular platform
Trade on the world's most popular platform with our suite of free premium MT4 indicators and Expert Advisors.
Unlock your potential
Our premium membership for traders who want more from their trading account.
- Save from 5% to 40%5 on spreads
- Earn up to 3% interest on the available equity in your account6
- Priority customer service
Award-winning spread betting broker
No.1 Web Platform
Online Forex Brokers Review and Ratings
Best Spread Betting Provider
The City of London Wealth Management
Best Mobile Trading Platform
ADVFN International Financial Awards
Best Spread Betting & CFD Education Tools
ADVFN International Financial Awards
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Ready to get started?
Open a demo account with £10,000 of virtual funds or open a live account.
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)
1Awarded 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.
2Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
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.
41.621 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets invest and CFD platforms globally, as at August 2024.
5Max discount in tier. Discounts are based on our tiered-volume discount scheme and are variable per product. View our Price+ page for more details.
6Interest scheme T&Cs apply.