Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 76% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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Rates and bonds trading

Trade on over 50 government bond and interest-rate instruments with leverage on our award-winning spread betting and CFD platform1. Enjoy tight spreads, ultra-fast execution2, and UK-based customer service whenever the markets are open.

FCA regulated

Protected up to £85,0003

FTSE 250 listed

2022 No.1 Platform Technology1

2021 No.1 Web-based Platform1

2021 Best Spread Betting Provider1

Most popular rates and bonds

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More than a bonds trading platform

Over 50 global rates & bonds

Spread bet and trade CFDs on interest rates and government debt obligations, such as gilts, bonds, bunds and treasury notes.

Minimal slippage

Minimise the potential for slippage thanks to our fully automated, ultra-fast execution speeds.2

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

UK based, client service online 24/5, whenever you're trading. 

Trade out of hours

Favourites like the US T-Bond trade up to 23 hours a day, so you don't have to stop when the underlying markets do.

50+ rates and bonds at your fingertips

Get exposure to interest rates and government debt obligations, with spreads from as low as 1 point.

US BONDS

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European Bonds

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RATES

Instrument Min spread Price Day Week Trend Holding Cost (Buy) Holding Cost (Sell) Margin
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Fast execution, exclusive insights and accurate signals are vital to your success as an interest rates and bond trader. Our award-winning trading platform was built with the successful trader in mind.

Pattern recognition scanner

We automatically scan over 120 of our most popular instruments every 15 minutes for emerging and completed chart patterns, such as wedges, channels and head & shoulders formations, and overlay them on to your charts to alert you to potentially emerging trends.

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Advanced order execution

We offer a range of advanced order types, including trailing and guaranteed stop losses, partial closure, market orders and boundary orders on every trade, so you have the flexibility to trade your way.

Reuters news and analysis

Keep your finger on the pulse with Reuters news and market commentary from our global analysts.

Industry-leading charting

Choose from over 115 technical indicators and drawing tools, more than 70 patterns and 12 in-built chart types.

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Powerful trading on the move

Packed with advanced features, yet intuitive, and available to everyone; whatever the next step in your trading journey, our platform is ready to help you get there. 

And if you trade on the go, our powerful mobile app gives you all the functionality of our web platform in your pocket. 

30+ years. 300,000+ global clients

As a financial services pioneer we've got the expertise allied to more than 30 years' industry experience. That's why over 300,000 global clients6 put their confidence in us.

FCA regulated

Protected up to £85,0003

FTSE 250 listed

2021 No.1 Web-based platform1

2021 No.1 Platform Technology1

2021 Best Spread Betting Provider1

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FAQs

New to CMC Markets?

Is it free to open an account?

There's no cost when opening a live spread betting or CFD account. You can also view prices and use tools such as charts, Reuters news or Morningstar quantitative equity reports, free of charge. However, you will need to deposit funds in your account to place a trade. You can find out more about the costs of placing a trade.

Is CMC Markets regulated by the FCA?

Yes, CMC Markets UK plc (registration number 173730) and CMC Spreadbet plc (registration number 170627) are fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. Retail client money is held in segregated client bank accounts and money held on behalf of clients is distributed across a range of major banks, which are regularly assessed against our risk criteria.

Is CMC Markets covered by the FSCS?

Yes, your eligible deposits with CMC Markets are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensations Scheme (FSCS), the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. If CMC Markets ever went into liquidation, retail clients would have their share of segregated money returned, minus the administrator's costs in handling and distributing these funds. Any shortfall of funds up to £85,000 may be compensated under the FSCS.

How does CMC Markets protect my money?

As a CMC client, your money is held separately from CMC Markets' own funds, so that under property, trust and insolvency law, your money is protected. Therefore your money is unavailable to general creditors of the firm, if the firm fails.

How does CMC Markets make money?

Our income primarily comes from our spreads, while other fees, such as overnight holding costs, make a minor contribution to our overall revenue.

We never aim to profit from our clients' losses. Our aim is to build long-term relationships by providing the best possible trading experience through our technology and customer service.

What can I trade on with CMC?

You can trade on 12,000 markets when you spread bet with CMC Markets. See a list of all our popular markets and instruments.

New to rates and bonds trading?

What are bonds?

A bond is a fixed-income instrument, or debt security, and represents a long-term lending agreement between a borrower and lender – effectively an ‘IOU’. The bond issuer is often a corporation or a government, and the funds are used to finance a project or operation. Learn how to trade bonds.

What are the costs of trading on treasuries?

There are a number of costs to consider when spread betting and CFD trading, including spread costs, holding costs (for trades held overnight which is essentially a fee for the funds you borrow to cover the leveraged portion of the trade), rollover costs (for expiring forward positions) and guaranteed stop-loss order charges (if you use this risk-management tool). Find out more about our costs.

What is leveraged trading?

One of the advantages of spread betting and trading CFDs is that you only need to deposit a percentage of the full value of your position to open a trade, known as trading with leverage. Remember, trading on leverage can also amplify losses, so it’s important to manage your risk.

Why spread betting?

Spread betting allows you to trade tax-free on a wide range of financial markets 24 hours a day, from Sunday nights through to Friday nights. Trade on your phone, tablet, PC or Mac on a wide range of instruments using leverage. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.

1Awarded No.1 Platform Technology, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2022; Best Mobile Trading Platform, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022; No.1 Web-Based Platform, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2021; Best CFD Provider, Online Money Awards 2022; Best Spread Betting Provider, City of London Wealth Management Awards 2021.
20.0030 seconds CFD median trade execution time, 2021-2022 CMC Markets financial year.
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.
4Max discount in tier. Discounts are based on our tiered-volume discount scheme and are variable per product. Please check our tiers table on the CMC Price+ T&Cs. 5T&Cs apply. 'FT' and 'Financial Times' are trademarks of The Financial Times Limited.
6310,363 active clients, CMC Markets financial year 2021-2022. Active clients represent those individual clients who have traded with or held CFD or spread bet positions, or who traded on the stockbroking platform, on at least one occasion during the financial year.

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