Open a CFD demo account
Trade CFDs on indices, currency pairs, shares, commodities and treasuries, at home or on the go on the UK's best CFD trading platform*.
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The ideal platform for CFD trading
Fast execution, precise charting and accurate insights are vital to your success as a trader.
What is CFD trading?
Contract for difference (CFD) trading is a popular type of derivative trading. CFDs provide a way to take a position on the rising and falling prices of financial markets from all over the world, including indices, currency pairs, commodities, shares and treasuries.
CFD trading accounts allow you to ‘trade on margin’ using leverage, so you only need to deposit a percentage of the full value of your position to enter the trade.
You can practise for free with a demo CFD trading account on our award-winning CFD trading platform. Trade via your web browser, or download our iPhone, iPad and Android apps.
Why trade CFDs with CMC Markets?
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FAQS
How do I open a CFD 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. Learn more about documentation to provide when opening a CFD demo account.
How long does a CFD demo account last?
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 a limited period due to exchange restrictions. Most shares, including US shares, are available for 30 days once activated. For UK and Italy shares, demo subscriptions are available for the current calendar month only. When you select to activate shares from these countries, you will see a message confirming this, enabling you to either activate straightaway, or wait for the beginning of the following month. This gives you the opportunity to trade on UK and Italy shares for a whole month. Learn more about the share market.
How can I switch from a demo to a CFD live account?
Just click on the ‘Live Account’ button on the login page to go to the online application form. Use your CFD demo account login details to get started and then follow the step-by-step instructions to apply for your live account.
How will a CFD demo account prepare me for live trading?
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. Learn about our Next Generation platform features.