About CMC Markets

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets, CFDs, OTC options or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Financial Conduct Authority regulated

Protected up to £85,000¹

FTSE 250 group

2026 WINNER

Best Spread Betting Broker

Good Money Guide Awards 2026

2025 WINNER

Best Mobile Trading Platform

ADVFN International Financial Awards

2025 WINNER

No.1 Commissions & Fees

ForexBrokers.com Awards

years of experience

traders and investors globally²

invested in our technology

global offices

What we do

For over 37 years, we've been dedicated to creating the best-in-class platform for committed spread betting and CFD traders, with competitive spreads, advanced platform functionality, lightning-fast execution ³ and leading insight and analysis.

Spread betting

We've offered spread betting online since 2001, a tax-free⁴ form of derivative trading that enables our clients to speculate on the price movements of 21,000 financial instruments.

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CFD trading

Trade on the price movement of 21,000 financial instruments across a huge range of markets, with no stamp duty to pay.⁴

Tight spreads on indices, FX, commodities and more.

The CMC way

Lead with quality

Our commitment to quality is at the heart of our culture. Whatever we do, we do it properly. When faced with the choice, we always prioritise quality over quantity.

Put clients first

Our business is built around our customers. We're proud to have long lasting relationships by understanding and supporting them every step of the way.

Set the standards

We're clear, open and honest with our clients, and with each other. We don't wait for others, but set the standards for others to follow.

Our values

We strive to help clients realise their potential.

Stand with our clients

We're as passionate about trading as our clients, and we're here to help them make the most of every opportunity. In everything we do, we put our clients at the centre.

Focus on impact

We focus on solving the most important problems that will deliver the biggest impact. We use our time and money wisely and stay focused on the end goal.

Keep it simple

In a complex industry, we always strive to keep things as simple as possible. We're honest, reliable and straight-talking.

Be bold

We're not afraid to challenge ourselves or the status quo, and we're always looking for ways to improve. If things don't work: we learn, iterate and succeed.