Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 68% 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.

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Q: What kind of alerts can I get on the platform?

You can get trade execution alerts when pending orders are executed in your account. You can also choose price alerts, which notify you when an instrument hits a level specified by you. Find out more about trading alerts.

Q: What types of technical analysis tools does the platform have?

We’re constantly developing and enhancing a range of technical analysis. You can discover more about our charting features.

Q: Does the platform have one-click trading?

Yes, one-click trading is available with us. Find out more about how to activate one-click trading.

Q: Is the platform also good for beginners?

Whatever your experience, CMC Markets has the tools to help you take the next step on your trading journey. Discover our learn section.

Discover our award-winning platform on the web or on our spread betting app
Trade on indices, forex, commodities, shares, ETFs and more
Open a live or demo account
Make use of our advanced charting features and trading tools
Choose from 12,000 financial instruments
Control your risk management with multiple execution and order types

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How to start spread betting

Apply

Complete and submit our straightforward online application form.

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Learn

View our spread betting platform quick guide and watch our platform guide videos.

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Our spread betting charting features

Our powerful provide a host of features to support your analysis, including multiple chart types, over 115 technical indicators and drawing tools, pattern recognition, and a chart forum community.

Technical analysis

Discover our fully-integrated technical analysis suite, giving you the tools you need to analyse the markets.

Mobile charting

Our mobile charts, available on our iPhone, iPad and Android™ apps, include over 25 of the most popular technical indicators and 15 drawing tools.

Price projection

Our pattern recognition tool allows you to search for common technical chart and candle patterns, providing a price projection.

Module linking

Group charts together, so that when you change the product shown in one chart, the other charts in the group will automatically update.

Why spread bet with CMC Markets?

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