We've built our web trading platform, Next Generation, to be powerful and intuitive. It combines leading-edge features and security, lightning-fast execution2, and best-in-class insight and analysis. Designed to support any strategy.
Fast execution, exclusive insights and accurate signals are vital to your success as a trader. Our award-winning web trading platform1 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 potential emerging trends.
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 up to date 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.
Performance analytics analyses your trading history and presents your data in an intuitive and meaningful way.
Understand which trading behaviours and patterns are making you the most money, where your strategy is leaking money, and your current level of risk.
Available to all live account holders
We've invested over £100m into our online trading platform, creating pioneering technology that puts cutting edge software in your hands.
Our range of risk-management options help you stay in control, as you set your own limits and stay on top of the latest market movements.
Define your exit prices using stops and take-profit orders, along with options such as trailing stops, partial close-out, and boundary orders.
More on order typesTrack the markets that matter to you and easily find out about the latest movements.
More on price alertsGet 100% certainty that your stop-loss will be executed at the price you choose.
More on GSLOsHedge a physical position in the underlying market with a trade on our platform, or open simultaneous buy and sell positions in your account.
More on hedgingYou can be sure your trade will be filled with no dealer intervention.
More on order executionEnter and close positions, update your limit and stop orders directly from charts.
More on trading charts
Choose your own setup by customising the web-based platform to suit your individual style
Editable auto stop-loss order
Default trade sizes
Charting templates
Customisable dashboards
Save from 5% to 28.6%5 on spreads
Free Financial Times subscription6
Priority customer service
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Mobile Trading App
Get the functionality of our web platform in your pocket with mobile-optimised charting, full order-ticket features and real-time alerts.
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Metatrader 4 (MT4)
Trade on the world's most popular platform with 175+ forex pairs, plus all the key indices and commodities.
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30 + years.
275,000+ global clients.
As a financial services pioneer we've got the expertise allied to over 30 years' industry experience. That's why over 275,0009 global clients put their confidence in us.
Is it free to open an account?
There's no cost when opening a live spread betting, CFD or FX Active 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. 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 segregate client money?
Under the FCA's Client Money rules, we're required to segregate client money (unless you agree with us otherwise) from CMC's own funds. The funds held in segregated bank accounts do not belong to CMC and will be held in a way that enables it to be identified as client money. Learn more about client money regulations
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 over 12,000 financial instruments when you spread bet or trade CFDs with us. See a list of all our popular markets and instruments.
Why trade on a web-based platform?
Our web features means that trading charts are easy to read, there is a wide range of technical indicators and drawing tools, and you can view multiple charts simultaneously on one screen. Learn more about web-based charting.
Which is more suitable for me: Next Generation or MT4?
This depends on the product and asset you would like to trade. MetaTrader 4 is one of the world’s most renowned trading platforms, allowing you to trade CFDs on a large number of forex pairs, as well as the essential indices and commodities. With Next Generation, you can spread bet tax-free7 on more than 12,000 financial instruments, including the above but also stocks, treasuries and ETFs. Compare our trading platforms in more depth.
What other devices can I trade on?
Traders can use our web-based platform on any browser, and if you want to trade on a mobile or tablet device, our platforms also come in the form of an app with mobile optimised charting and in-app push notifications. Start by downloading the mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Do I need to download or install any software?
No – you can simply create an account and login to our web-based platform, Next Generation, using your chosen browser. You’ll be able to access the financial markets straight away without installing any special software.
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