Demo CFD accounts | CMC Markets

Web-Based Platform (NGEN)

Our Next Generation trading platform combines institutional-grade features and security, with lightning-fast execution and best-in-class insight and analysis.

Trade contracts for difference (CFDs) on over 12,000+ products including FX pairs, indices, commodities, shares, cryptocurrencies and treasuries.

Demo accounts

Will my demo account expire?

For Next Generation accounts, you can keep your demo account for as long as you like and you can use it to test strategies event after you have opened a live account. Add more virtual finds at any time via the ‘Payments’ menu.

For MetaTrader 4 accounts, your account will expire in 30 days if there is no login activity.

Do you offer a demo account?

Yes. We offer a free demo account containing virtual funds. This allows you to try out our platform in a risk-free environment and practise trading strategies and techniques. This includes access to trade global equity markets for 30-days. Please note that our demo account doesn't display prices for share CFDs. All you need to do to open a demo account is provide a valid email address, your full name, a phone number and password. Open a demo account now. Once you have opened a demo account, you will need to click on the verification link sent to your registered email address to activate it.

How do I open a live account?

Just click on the ‘Live Account’ button on the login page to go to the online application form. Use your demo account login details to get started and then follow the step-by-step instructions to apply for your live account.