Open a forex demo account

With our demo account, you get access to most of the features and tools available with a live account, and you'll be using virtual funds, rather than real money. You can also access other markets, including indices, commodities and shares.

Trading on the foreign exchange market, like all trading, involves risk. It's important to create and stick to a trading plan or strategy, and carry out research on the market you're looking to trade. This could include fundamental and technical analysis, or a combination of the two.

Trading with leverage allows you to gain greater exposure to the market with your initial margin, or deposit, but it's important to remember that your profits and losses will be amplified based on the full value of the trade. Learn more about managing your risk

CMC Markets Germany GmbH is a broker regulated by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). It holds funds of private clients separately from its own funds in separate bank accounts. In the unlikely event that CMC Markets Germany GmbH is unable to meet its financial obligations, the EdW would cover any claim for damages by claimants up to €20,000, provided that certain criteria are met.

CMC Markets Germany GmbH is a company authorised and regulated by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). CMC Markets complies with the requirements of §84 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) regarding client funds.

There's no cost when opening a live trading account with us. You can also view prices and use tools such as charts, Reuters news or Morningstar quantitative equity reports, free of charge. However, you'll need to deposit funds in your account to place a trade.

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