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CMC Markets Review

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Trading involves risk of loss
XAUUSD spreadNot published
Min deposit$0
Max leveragevaries
Founded1989
Rating4.1/5

Overview

CMC Markets (1989) is a long-established, FCA and ASIC regulated broker famous for its Next Generation platform and advanced charting.

Pros

  • Regulated by the FCA, ASIC and BaFin
  • Outstanding charting and platform
  • Huge instrument range
  • No minimum deposit
  • Listed company

Cons

  • Gold spreads are average
  • Platform has a learning curve
  • Not available to US retail forex

Gold (XAUUSD) trading conditions

CMC uses spread-only pricing on gold, so there is no separate commission. CMC does not publish a single typical gold spread that we could verify, so we do not print one.

Key facts

Regulation
FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS
Platforms
CMC Next Generation web and mobile, plus MetaTrader 4.
Account types
Spread-based CFD accounts, with spread betting in the UK.
Deposits
Cards and bank transfer.

Support & contact

Support phone+44 20 3003 8080 (UK) / +61 1300 303 888 (AU)

Verdict

A premium, well-regulated broker with the best charting in the business. Best for traders who value platform and analysis tools.

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Disclaimer: This review is editorial and for information only, not investment advice. The rating reflects our assessment of regulation, cost, execution and reputation. Spreads are indicative and can change. The link above may be a partner link. Trading forex and gold on leverage carries a high risk of losing money; always confirm the broker accepts your country and check your local regulator first.

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