Indices trading
- Spreads from 1pt on the UK 100 and 1.2pts on the Germany 40
- Ultra-fast execution1 with no partial fills
- Experienced customer service available 24/5
- Save from 5% to 40%2 on spreads with CMC Alpha
Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Protected up to £85,0003
FTSE 250 group
What is indices trading?
Index trading is the buying and selling of a group of stocks that make up an index, such as our UK 100 index (based on the FTSE 100), which tracks the largest 100 companies on the London Stock Exchange.
Trading on indices is popular with short-term traders who want to speculate on highly-liquid assets, with tight spreads and minimal slippage. Speculating on indices offers traders exposure to a wide range of stocks.
Why trade indices with us?
Your favourites in one place
Trade on over 80 cash and forward indices based on FTSE 100 and dozens of other global markets.
Trade out of hours
Favourites like the UK 100 and US 30 trade 24/5, so you don't have to stop when the markets do.
No partial fills
All orders are fully executed without dealer intervention, regardless of your trading size.
Precision pricing
We combine multiple feeds from tier-one banks, to get you the most accurate bid/ask price.
Dedicated customer service
Experienced customer service available 24/5, whenever you're trading.
Exclusive products
Get broader access to the market in a single position with our exclusive share baskets.
For professional clients only. Capital at risk. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.
The new way to trade tax-free*
For professional clients only. CMC Spectre offers unlimited tax-free trading*, helping you keep more of your returns.
- No financing costs
- No capital gains tax
- No margin calls
*Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances. Professional clients only. Capital at risk.
Powerful technology you can rely on
Web platform
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ForexBrokers.com Awards
We've invested over £100m into our award-winning platform4, creating pioneering technology that suits all styles of trading.
Mobile app
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Best Mobile Trading Platform
ADVFN International Financial Awards
Get the functionality of our web platform in your pocket with mobile-optimised charting, full order-ticket features and real-time alerts.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
The world's most popular platform
Trade on the world's most popular platform with our suite of free premium MT4 indicators and Expert Advisors.
TradingView
No.1 platform for traders and investors8
Connect your CMC Markets account to TradingView and trade on its world- renowned charting platform, used by over 90 million traders and investors.
What other traders are saying about CMC Markets
As a financial services pioneer, we‘ve got the expertise allied to over 35 years‘ industry experience.That‘s why 1.5 million+ global traders and investors put their confidence in us.5
Indices trading costs
Trade on more than 80 stock index instruments based on the FTSE 100 and regional indices from Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US.
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Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Account types for every trader
Tight spreads on 12,000 instruments, volume-based discounts, no hidden fees.
Spread betting
A tax-efficient6 way of speculating on the price movement of global financial instruments.
Go long or short on 12,000 instruments- Trade with leverage
- CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
- Tax-free profits6
- MT4 platform available
Available schemes: Price+, Alpha
CFD trading
Trade on the price movement of underlying financial assets, with no stamp duty to pay.6
- Go long or short on 12,000 instruments
- Trade with leverage
- CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
- Pay no stamp duty with CFD trading6
- MT4 platform available
Available schemes: Price+, Alpha
Unlock your potential
Our premium membership for traders who want more from their trading account.
- Save from 5% to 40%2 on spreads
- Earn up to 3% interest on the available equity in your account7
- Priority customer service
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Spread Betting & CFD Trading
Ready to get started?
Start trading with a live account or try a demo with £10,000 of virtual funds.
Do you have any questions?
Email us at clientmanagement@cmcmarkets.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)20 7170 8200 (Lines open 24hrs, Monday to Friday)
10.0040 seconds spread bet and CFD median trade execution time on CMC Markets' web and mobile platforms, 1 April 2023-31 March 2024.
2Max discount in tier. Discounts are based on our tiered-volume discount scheme and are variable per product. View our Price+ page for more details.
3FSCS is an independent body that offers protection to customers of financial services firms that have failed. The compensation amount may be up to £85,000 per eligible person, per firm. Eligibility conditions apply. Please contact the FSCS for more information.
4Recent awards include: 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, Research, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2025; Best Mobile Trading Platform, Professional Trader Awards 2024; Best Mobile Trading Platform, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024; No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2024; Best Forex Broker, Good Money Guide Awards 2023.
51.621 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets invest and CFD platforms globally, as at August 2024.
6Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
7Interest scheme T&Cs apply.
8According to SimilarWeb data, January 2025.