Commodity trading
Spread bet and trade CFDs with leverage on 100+ global commodity instruments through our award-winning platform1. Speculate on gold, silver, Brent, and West Texas crude oil, plus our exclusive commodity indices, with tight spreads, lightning-fast execution2 and our experienced customer support available 24/5.
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More than a commodity trading platform
Over 100 cash and forward commodities
Including popular commodities such as copper and natural gas, as well as lesser-traded instruments like palladium and wheat.
Trade out of hours
Favourites like Brent and West Texas oil trade up to 23 hours a day, so you don't have to stop when the commodity markets do.
Trade the whole sector
Take a view across a whole commodity sector, from a single position, with our bespoke commodity indices.
'Cash' markets
Tighter spreads, no rollovers and charting back as far as 1992 to help your analysis.
Dedicated customer service
Our experienced customer service team are online 24/5, whenever you need them.
No partial fills
Get the trade you want with no dealer intervention, regardless of your trading size.
Trade on over 100 cash and forward commodities
Get exposure to volatility across cash and forward commodities including favourites like Gold, Silver, crude oils and Natural Gas, with spreads as low as 0.2 points.
Other popular instruments
Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Our commodity trading costs
Whatever you trade, costs matter. We’re committed to keeping our costs as competitive as possible, whether you spread bet on trade CFDs on metals, energies or agriculture.
Increase your exposure to the commodity market
EXCLUSIVE TO CMC
Expecting big things in energy? Diversify your portfolio and spread risk with our unique commodity indices, which allow you to take a view on a commodity sector as a whole with a single position.
The platform built for commodities trading
Fast execution2, exclusive insights and accurate signals are vital for a commodities trader. Our award-winning commodity trading platform1 was built with the committed trader in mind.
Industry-leading charting1
Analyse the markets with our wide selection of over 115 indicators and drawing tools, 70 chart patterns and 12 chart types.
Advanced order execution
We offer a range of advanced order types, including trailing and guaranteed stop losses, partial closure, market orders and boundary orders on every trade, so you have the flexibility to trade your way.
Reuters news and analysis3
Award-winning app1
No. 1 Platform Technology (UK)
ForexBrokers.com
Industry Pioneer (Germany)
Focus Money, Test Edition 36/2022
Best CFD Provider (UK)
Online Money Awards
Best Spread Betting Provider (UK)
The City of London Wealth Management
News
Selected trading strategies
Innovative trading
on the go
Trade like you’re on a desktop, on your mobile. Our award-winning mobile trading app1 allows you to seamlessly open and close trades, track your positions, set up notifications and analyse mobile-optimised charts.
FAQs
New to CMC Markets?
Is it free to open an account?
There's no cost when opening a live spread betting or CFD trading account. You can also view prices and use tools such as charts, Reuters news or Morningstar quantitative equity reports, free of charge. However, you will need to deposit funds in your account to place a trade. Learn about the costs involved in spread betting and CFD trading
What are the costs of trading on indices?
There are a number of costs to consider when spread betting and CFD trading, including spread costs, holding costs (for trades held overnight which is essentially a fee for the funds you borrow to cover the leveraged portion of the trade), rollover costs for expired forward trades, and guaranteed stop-loss order charges (if you use this risk-management tool).
Is CMC Markets regulated?
CMC Markets Germany GmbH is a company authorised and regulated by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) under registration number 154814. CMC Markets meets the requirements of Section 84 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) with regard to customer funds. It keeps retail client funds separate from its own funds in segregated bank accounts.
How does CMC Markets protect client funds?
CMC Markets Germany GmbH is a company authorised and regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). CMC Markets meets the requirements of Section 84 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) with regard to customer funds. It keeps retail client funds separate from its own funds in segregated bank accounts. In the unlikely event that CMC Markets Germany GmbH is unable to meet its financial obligations, the EdW would cover up to 90% of the receivables from transactions (maximum EUR 20,000) provided certain criteria are met.
How does CMC Markets make its money?
Our income comes primarily from our spreads and commissions, while other charges - such as overnight holding costs - make a small contribution to our total revenue.
New to commodity trading?
What is a commodity?
A commodity is a physical good that can be bought or sold on the various commodity markets. Commodities can be categorised into either hard or soft varieties. Hard commodities are natural resources like oil, gold and rubber and are often mined or extracted. Soft commodities are agricultural products such as coffee, wheat or corn.
How do you trade on commodities?
The commodity markets are traded on in a similar way to other types of financial instruments, but there are some points to be aware of in order to avoid any shocks or surprises when dipping your toe into commodities trading. Learn how to trade commodities.
What is leveraged commodity trading?
One of the features of spread betting and CFD trading on commodities is that you only need to deposit a percentage of the full value of your position to open a trade, known as trading on leverage. Remember, trading on leverage can also amplify losses, so it’s important to manage your risk.
Why spread bet on commodities?
Spread betting allows you to trade tax-free on the commodity market 24 hours a day, from Sunday night through to Friday night. Trade on your phone, tablet, PC or Mac on 100+ commodity instruments using leverage. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK. Find out more about commodity spread betting.
How can I trade commodity CFDs?
Commodity CFDs are a type of derivative product available globally, with zero commission fees (other charges may apply). Check out our CFD trading page for more information on commodity CFD spreads and margin rates.
