Broker profile

CMC Markets broker profile

London CFD and spread betting provider in the market since 1989

Last checked · By FTC Editorial Team · How profiles are built

Top-tier regulators
FCA
Founded
1989
Headquarters
London, UK
Retail CFD accounts losing money
Not published

About CMC Markets

CMC Markets has been in the market since 1989 and is based in London. Its UK business is run by CMC Markets UK plc (firm reference 173730) and CMC Markets Investments Limited (948126), both authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

CMC offers its own web platform and app, with MetaTrader 4 and TradingView also listed for UK clients.

Strengths

  • Two FCA-authorised UK companies
  • More than 35 years in the market
  • Own platform plus MetaTrader 4 and TradingView

Worth checking

  • This profile covers CMC's UK companies only
  • No retail loss rate in the sources FTC checked
  • No cTrader or MetaTrader 5 listed on its UK site

Regulation and legal entities

RegulatorCompany and licenceTierStatus
FCA
Financial Conduct Authority · United Kingdom
CMC Markets UK plc
173730
1Listed by broker
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FCA
Financial Conduct Authority · United Kingdom
CMC Markets Investments Limited
948126
1Listed by broker
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“Checked on register” means FTC found the licence on the regulator's own register. “Listed by broker” means the number comes from the broker's legal disclosures. Tier 1 regulators have the strictest client-money rules.

Accounts and platforms

Platforms
CMC web platform, CMC app, MetaTrader 4, TradingView
Account types
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Minimum deposit
Varies by company and payment method
Commission
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Sources

  1. CMC Markets UK site: company disclosures

CMC Markets: common questions

Is CMC Markets regulated?

Yes. CMC Markets UK plc (173730) and CMC Markets Investments Limited (948126) are authorised and regulated by the FCA.

How long has CMC Markets been operating?

CMC Markets says it has been in the market since 1989.

Can I use TradingView with CMC Markets?

Yes. CMC's UK site lists TradingView and MetaTrader 4 alongside its own platform and app.

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