Open a CFD trading demo account

All you need to do to open a CFD demo account is provide a valid email address, your full name, phone number and password. 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.

You can keep your demo account open for as long as you like. Please note that shares on a CFD trading demo account are available for 30 days only due to exchange restrictions.

Login via the web portal here. Simply click on the "My Accounts" button within the CMC platform to start the online application process. Follow the easy steps to activate your live account.

Our CFD demo account is a risk-free simulation of our platform. You can get a taste for the features and you can use it to test strategies, even after you've opened a live account. You can add more virtual funds at any time via the 'Payments' menu.

Client money is held in segregated accounts, in line with applicable regulatory requirements. Segregation means client money is kept separate from the firm's own money. Regulatory protection doesn't remove the risk of trading losses.

Yes, CMC Markets Canada Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). CFDs are distributed in Canada by CMC Markets Canada Inc. acting as principal.

There's no fee to open an account. Trading costs may apply when you trade, including spreads, commissions, holding costs, and other applicable charges.

CMC Markets may make money from the spread, which is the difference between the buy and sell prices. Depending on the account type and product, commissions and holding costs may also apply.

CMC Markets Canada offers access to CFDs across forex and other markets. Product availability may vary by account type, platform, and jurisdiction.