FX Active is an account designed for high-volume traders, who want to get even more from their forex trading. It features tighter spreads and fixed commissions, enabling pure price transparency. In addition to 300+ FX pairs on our CMC platform, or over 175+ pairs through the MT4 platform, all other non-FX instruments are also available to trade in the same way as with a standard account.

FX Active Trader | Spreads from 0.0 Pips

Q: Which currency pairs are available with an FX Active account?

Trade a wide range of forex instruments, including over 300 FX pairs on our CMC platform and 170+ on MT4.

Q: Which markets can I trade on with an FX Active account?

With an FX Active account, you can trade on all the markets and instruments available on our CMC platform including forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, plus rates and bonds. On MT4, you can trade on FX, indices, commodities and popular Canadian shares. Note that only certain FX instruments have spreads from 0.0 pips.

Q: What are the costs associated with an FX Active account?

FX Active has fully transparent commissions across all forex pairs at 0.0025% per transaction, as well as minimum spreads from 0.0 pips on six major FX pairs, and a 25% spread reduction compared with our standard CFD account on all the other currency pairs we offer.

Q: How does the commission work with FX Active?

Commission is charged at a fixed rate of 0.0025% per transaction. This works out as $2.50 per $100,000 worth of currency trade. At this notional volume, it would cost $5 to open and close a trade. MT4 commissions are charged upfront for opening and closing trades.

Q: Do you have an FX Active demo account?

Yes, there is an FX Active demo account.

Q: What is an FX Active demo account?

An FX Active demo account allows you to experience the platform's wide range of innovative features and tools in a risk-free environment. You can practice trading on your favourite instruments and try out trading strategies and techniques with $10,000 of virtual currency.

Q: Do demo accounts expire?

Our CMC platform demo account remains open once created. MT4 platform demo accounts remain active provided that you log in to the platform at least once every 30 days. If you don't log in within that timeframe, your demo account will automatically be closed. You can set up a new account again at any time in the future.

Q: How does CMC Markets protect my money?

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.

Q: Is CMC Markets regulated?

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.

Est. 1989

2m+ global traders and investors¹

LSE listed*

2025 WINNER

No.1 Commissions & Fees

ForexBrokers.com Awards

2023 WINNER

Best Forex Broker

Good Money Guide Awards

2024 WINNER

Best Mobile Trading Platform

ADVFN International Financial Awards

The FX Active advantage

Trade on EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CAD, and USD/JPY, with spreads from 0.0 pips, plus enjoy a 25% spread discount on all our other forex pairs.

With an FX Active account, you can trade all the instruments available on the CMC platform and MT4, just like with a standard account.

NAME	FX ACTIVE MIN SPREAD	STANDARD CFD ACCOUNT MIN SPREAD	MARGIN RATE	COMMISSION* (PER US $100,000)
	0.0			US $2.50
	0.0			US $2.50
	0.0			US $2.50
	0.0			US $2.50
	0.0			US $2.50
	0.0			US $2.50

A minimum spread is the lowest spread that will be shown on the given product. Minimum spread will vary subject to after-hours trading. If the underlying market spread widens throughout the trading day, or you are trading out of hours, the platform spread may also widen. The spreads shown are for the first price available for the average market trade sizes in the relevant product. The spread will widen for larger trade sizes, see our platform for more information.

*Commission applies to the FX Active account only.

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What you will get as an FX Active trader?

Transparent pricing

See bid and ask prices before you place an order. Spreads, commissions, holding costs, and market-data fees may apply.

Spreads from 0.0 pips

Access ultra-tight spreads from 0.0 pips on six major FX pairs, and save with a 25% spread discount on all our other FX pairs.

Fixed, low commission

Factor in your cost per trade, with fixed low commission at just $2.50 per $100,000 notional value.

More forex pairs than anywhere else²

We offer 330 FX pairs through our CMC trading platform, and over 175 FX pairs through MetaTrader 4.

Ultra-fast execution

Experience fully automated, lightning-quick execution speeds of 0.009 seconds.³

Precision FX pricing

With a combination of feeds from tier-one banks, you'll always receive our most accurate price.

Straightforward deposit and withdrawal

Deposit and withdraw funds easily to and from your FX Active account.

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Best-in-Class Platform & Tools

ForexBrokers.com Awards

CMC platform

The CMC platform is designed for active traders who want access to charts, watchlists, order tickets, technical indicators, and risk-management features in one place.

Use the platform to:

Monitor forex pairs and other markets
Place and manage CFD trades
Access advanced charting and technical tools
Set alerts and manage watchlists
Review open positions, orders, and account performance
The platform is available on desktop and can be used alongside the CMC mobile app.

MetaTrader

MetaTrader, also known as MT4 or MT5, is a widely used third-party trading platform for forex and CFD trading.

With CMC Markets Canada, a standard or FX Active account is available on the MT4/5 platforms, and doesn't provide access to the CMC platform or TradingView.

MT4/MT5 includes tools such as technical indicators, automated trading features, and Expert Advisors. Automated tools can support analysis and execution, but they don't remove trading risk.

FAQs

New to FX Active?

What is FX Active?

Which currency pairs are available with an FX Active account?

Which markets can I trade on with an FX Active account?

What are the costs associated with an FX Active account?

How does the commission work with FX Active?

Do you have an FX Active demo account?

What is an FX Active demo account?

Do demo accounts expire?

New to CMC Markets?

How does CMC Markets protect my money?

Is CMC Markets regulated?

Is it free to open an account?

How does CMC Markets make money?

What can I trade with CMC Markets?

Do you have any questions?

Our client services team is here whenever the markets are open.
Email us at clientmanagement@cmcmarkets.ca or call us on 1-866-884-2608.

¹No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2023.²0.009 seconds CFD median trade execution time on CMC Markets' web and mobile platforms, 1 April 2024-31 March 2025.

³Recent awards include: Best Broker for Active Traders, Professional Trader Awards 2025; Best Mobile Trading Platform and Best Spread Betting & CFD Education Tools, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2025; No.1 for Commissions & Fees & No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2025; Best-in-class for Overall Excellence, Mobile Trading App, Platform & Tools, and Research, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2025.

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