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ALPHA
CFD trading

CFD traders can access exclusive benefits with ALPHA, which is designed to provide the best possible service for high-volume traders.

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ALPHA CFD features

Dedicated account manager

Enjoy a personalised trading experience with support from your dedicated account manager. Local Auckland office welcoming traders since 2005, take advantage of our local presence. Gain insights from regular market updates and our exclusive trader education, specifically for high-volume traders.
Exclusive seminars and events

Access exclusive events, workshops and forums, in addition to our in-house and online seminars. Enjoy exclusive admittance to bespoke social events with your account manager.
Competitive market rebates

If you trade in high volumes you can qualify for our competitive monthly cash rebates^. Our multi-asset class rebate structure means that the more you trade, the higher your rewards.
Transparent prices and secure funds

Our pricing ladder technology displays live volumes available at each price level, helping you determine when to enter and exit a trade. To protect your funds, all retail client money is held in segregated accounts, and we only use our own funds for hedging.

ALPHA trading criteria

CFDs trading criteria

In order to qualify as an ALPHA CFD trader you will need to fulfil one of the below criteria:

Meet minimum Level 1 rebate monthly trade volume for at least one of our asset classes (see volumes)
Deposit or maintain $20,000 NZD minimum balance
Receive an invitation from an existing ALPHA client or ALPHA team member

Our ALPHA trading service is available by invitation but we would be happy to discuss your individual circumstances further. Please contact our service desk for more information.

CFD rebates

If you trade in high volumes on forex, indices, commodities or shares, you can qualify for market-leading monthly cash rebates^. Our rebate structure means that the more you trade, the higher your rewards.

Forex

Level	Turnover Band	Spread Discount
Level 1	$25M - 100M*	5%
Level 2	$100M - 200M*	10%
Level 3	$200M - 300M*	15%
Level 4	$300M* and above	20%

Note: *M denotes million (USD)
All turnover limits and rebate amounts are calculated in USD and paid in your account currency.

Indices

Level	Turnover Band	Spread Discount
Level 1	$40M - 100M*	5%
Level 2	$100M - 150M*	10%
Level 3	$150M - 200M*	15%
Level 4	$200M* and above	20%

Note: *M denotes million (USD)
All turnover limits and rebate amounts are calculated in USD and paid in your account currency.

Shares

Level	Turnover Band	Commission
Level 1	$1.5M - 3M*	5%
Level 2	$3M - 6M*	10%
Level 3	$6M - 10M*	15%
Level 4	$10M* and above	20%

Note: *M denotes million (USD)
All turnover limits and rebate amounts are calculated in USD and paid in your account currency.

Commodities

Level	Turnover Band	Spread Discount
Level 1	$5M - 10M*	5%
Level 2	$10M - 20M*	10%
Level 3	$20M - 30M*	15%
Level 4	$30M* and above	20%

Note: *M denotes million (USD)
All turnover limits and rebate amounts are calculated in USD and paid in your account currency.

Holding costs

Level	Holding Cost Discount (FX CFDs Standard Charge +/- 1%)	Holding Cost Discounts (Shares, Commodity and Index CFDs Standard Charge +/- 2.5%)
Level 1	0.20%	0.25%
Level 2	0.35%	0.50%
Level 3	0.50%	0.75%
Level 4	0.75%	1.00%

Note: *M denotes million (USD)
All turnover limits and rebate amounts are calculated in USD and paid in your account currency.

Download our full Trading Rebates Terms and Conditions or Rebates Schedule

Compare benefits at a glance

REGULAR ACCOUNT BENEFITS

Industry leading spreads and low margins
Award winning web and mobile trading platforms
Automated trading via MT4
Advanced charting
News, analysis and commentary
Professional client service
Effective risk management tools
Free training and education

ADDITIONAL ALPHA BENEFITS

1:1 with experts and analytics
Personal access to our top tier market analysts
Premium networking events and seminars
Early access to new features and tools via CMC Labs
Complimentary trading literature from top authors
Analysis and feedback of trade history and strategy

Meet our team

Your sales trader is a highly-skilled resource, available to provide you with dealing support, advanced trader education and in-depth data analysis.

Ashley Glover

Ash has worked in financial markets for over 20 years across both advisory and execution roles in Sydney & London. When he's not working you can catch him surfing at the beach or tearing up the ski fields on holiday.

Marco Tong

Marco has 11 years' experience in both CFDs and FX industry at CMC Markets. He has a passion for the financial markets and providing excellent customer service. Marco is fluent in mandarin, Cantonese and English, and is happiest spending time with his family and travelling.

Chris Smith

Chris Smith is the general manager of CMC Markets New Zealand. Chris has a strong passion for finance and has been active in the markets for the last 20 years.

Jade Lynn

Jade has experience across various trading platforms and asset classes with a natural bias toward technical analysis on FX and CFDs. In his spare time he indulges in his passion of health and fitness through sports nutrition, HIIT training and long distance running.

Awarded 2021 Global Forex Best Forex Educational Resources, Best Forex Mobile Trading Platform/App, Best Forex Technology Provider, Best Forex Trade Execution, Best Forex Trading Experience, Best Forex Trading Platform, Best Forex Trading Support. Awarded 2018 CSIA Customer Service Team of the Year – Small Team. Awarded 2018 Investment Trends Overall Client Satisfaction, Educational Materials & Programs, Platform Features, Customer Service, Value for Money.

^Cash rebates for high volume traders. Conditions apply, please see our website.

Investing in CMC Markets derivative products carries significant risks and is not suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your deposits. You do not own, or have any interest in, the underlying assets. We recommend that you seek independent advice and ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading. Spreads may widen dependent on liquidity and market volatility. The information on this website is prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consequently, you should consider the information in light of your objectives, financial situation and needs. CMC Markets NZ Limited Company Registration Number 1705324 (the product issuer) provides the financial products and/or services. It's important for you to consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement ('PDS') and any other relevant CMC Markets Documents before you decide whether or not to acquire any of the financial products. Our Financial Services Guide contains details of our fees and charges. All of these documents are available at cmcmarkets.co.nz or you can call us on 0800 26 26 27.

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