News behind the numbers
CMC’s web platform includes a streaming Reuters newsfeed and its analysts’ market insights, helping you connect economic developments with the markets you follow.
Market sessions
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We’ve used CMC Markets for over 10 years and highly recommend them for reliable service. It’s the broker behind our own trading, alongside the economic data, policy developments, and global flows we follow every day.
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Canadian details below. Pricing, products, eligibility, and protections vary by country, entity, and platform. International visitors should use CMC’s local website.
RESEARCH TO EXECUTION
Why it fits our market focus
Your workspace, your way
Browser and mobile trading, watchlists, price alerts, and order controls support a consistent workflow. TradingView connectivity is available for eligible CMC platform accounts.
Plan how you exit
Order tools include stops, take-profit orders, trailing stops, and partial closure. Guaranteed stops are available where supported, with a premium.
ACCOUNT OPTIONS · CANADA
Understand the pricing model
| Feature | Standard CFD | FX Active CFD |
|---|---|---|
| FX pricing | Spread-based; no separate FX commission | Spread plus commission |
| Minimum FX spread | From 0.5 pips | From 0.0 pips on six major pairs |
| FX commission | None separately charged | US$2.50 per US$100,000 notional, per side |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit to open | No minimum deposit to open |
| Platform choice | CMC platform or separate MT4/MT5 account | CMC platform or separate MT4/MT5 account |
| Practice | Demo available | Demo available |
Minimum spreads are not typical or guaranteed spreads. FX Active’s six pairs are EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, NZD/USD, USD/CAD, and USD/JPY; CMC advertises a 25% spread discount on other FX pairs. Compare spread plus commission, rather than the headline minimum alone. Trading still requires sufficient margin.
THE COSTS THAT MATTER
Look beyond the spread
Holding a position overnight
At 5pm New York time, open positions may receive a holding-cost debit or credit, depending on the instrument, direction, and rate. Check this before carrying a swing trade.
Other charges
Guaranteed-stop premiums, market data subscriptions, and rollover costs can apply. CMC Canada lists a monthly $15 dormancy charge after a year without trading, subject to account currency and available funds.
BEFORE YOU FUND
Start with the right account
- Select your country and confirm eligibility.
- Choose the platform first: MetaTrader accounts are separate from CMC platform accounts and do not give access to the CMC platform or TradingView.
- Try the demo and review order sizes, margin, and holding costs.
- Complete CMC’s application and identity checks before funding.
Understand the product before trading.
CFDs are leveraged derivatives; you do not own the underlying asset. Losses can exceed your initial investment. CMC is an execution-only provider. Canadian eligibility varies by jurisdiction; Alberta CFD clients must be accredited investors. Review the terms for your region and your circumstances.
CMC’s product and risk informationExplore the platform. Make your own decision.
Start with a demo, compare the costs, and choose the account that suits your process.