Name: CMC Markets
Brand: CMC Markets
Price: 7 SGD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (1 reviews)

Overview

CMC Markets gives CFD traders access to 12,000+ instruments across forex, indices, commodities, shares, and crypto, with spreads from 0.5 pips on EUR/USD and ultra-fast execution in 0.0040 seconds with no partial fills. The FX Active account drops spreads to 0.0 pips on six major pairs, while the ALPHA VIP programme rewards high-volume traders with exclusive rebates and dedicated support. Three platform options include the award-winning Next Generation web platform, MetaTrader 4, and TradingView integration, plus a separate CMC Invest app for direct share and ETF ownership. MAS-regulated since 2006 (CMS Licence 100063) and listed on the London Stock Exchange, CMC Markets has served traders globally for over 35 years since its 1989 founding.

Pros

↑Welcome bonus up to S$4,000 for new account holders
↑Extensive product range with over 12,000 tradable instruments
↑Award-winning platforms with TradingView and advanced charting tools

Cons

↓No direct stock ownership, only CFD derivatives available
↓Inactivity fee of S$15 per month after 12 months dormancy
↓Complex platform features may overwhelm complete beginners

Key Highlights

Trading Costs
EUR/USD from 0.5 pips
Standard account: EUR/USD from 0.5 pips, USD/JPY from 0.7 pips
FX Active account: from 0.0 pips on 6 major pairs plus 0.0025% commission
FX Active also gives 25% spread discount on all other FX pairs
Gold from 0.2 points, Singapore Free index from 0.3 points
Execution speed: 0.0040 seconds with no partial fills

Assets & Markets
12,000+ instruments
Over 330 forex pairs including majors, minors, exotics
CFDs on global indices, commodities, shares
Cryptocurrency CFDs available
Treasury bonds and metals trading

Why Choose?
35+ years, LSE-listed
Founded in London in 1989, over 35 years of trading experience
Listed on London Stock Exchange (CMC Markets plc)
Best Multi-Asset Trading Platform 2025 by Global Brand Awards
75,000+ clients worldwide across 12 offices
Guaranteed Stop Loss Orders (GSLOs) for risk management
Execution in 0.0040 seconds with no partial fills or re-quotes

Regulation & Safety
MAS regulated (CMS 100063)
Regulated by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
CMS Licence No. 100063 (Reg. No. 200605050E)
Client funds segregated in client bank accounts under Singapore SFA
11 global regulatory licences across 12 offices
Also regulated by FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), BaFin (Germany), and others

Account Minimum
$0 minimum deposit
No minimum deposit required to open account
No account maintenance fees
Start trading with amount suitable for your strategy
Multiple funding methods available

Key Benefits

Trading Costs

★4.2

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EUR/USD from 0.5 pips on standard account, USD/JPY from 0.7
FX Active: from 0.0 pips on 6 major pairs plus 0.0025% commission
FX Active gives 25% spread discount on all other FX pairs
Gold from 0.2 points, Singapore Free index from 0.3 points
Share CFD commission 0.10% with market-specific minimums
S$15/month inactivity fee after 12 months dormancy

Platform And Tools

★4.6

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Award-winning Next Generation proprietary platform
TradingView integration with advanced charting
MetaTrader 4 with expert advisor support
80+ technical indicators and drawing tools
Multiple timeframe analysis capabilities
One-click trading and advanced order types
Customizable interface and layouts

Research And Analysis

★4.3

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In-house market analysis team providing daily insights
Real-time economic news and market commentary
Educational webinars and trading guides
Technical and fundamental analysis tools
Market sentiment indicators
Economic calendar integrated into platform

Mobile Trading

★4.5

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Award-winning iOS and Android apps
Full feature parity with desktop platforms
Advanced charting on mobile devices
Real-time price alerts and notifications
One-tap trading execution
Secure biometric authentication
Full sync across all devices

Account Features

★4.0

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Standard CFD account available
FX Active account for active forex traders
MT4 and Next Generation platform options
Multi-currency account support
Demo account for practice trading
No minimum deposit requirement
Multiple funding and withdrawal methods

Security And Trust

★4.5

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MAS regulated, CMS Licence 100063 (Reg. No. 200605050E)
Client funds segregated in client bank accounts under Singapore SFA
London Stock Exchange listed parent company (CMC Markets plc)
35+ years since founding in 1989, 11 global licences
Negative balance protection for retail clients
Two-factor authentication and biometric login
Regular regulatory audits and compliance

Customer Support

★4.3

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24/5 customer support via phone and email
Local Singapore office: IOI Central Boulevard Towers, #25-03
Toll-free: 1800 559 6000, lines open 24/5
Multilingual support in English and Chinese
Detailed FAQ and help centre
Dedicated sales representative for ALPHA VIP holders
Fast response times during trading hours

Educational Resources

★4.2

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Free demo account with virtual funds
Educational webinars covering strategies and analysis
Trading guides for beginners and advanced traders
Video tutorials on platform features
Market analysis articles and commentary
Economic calendar with impact ratings
Limited structured course offerings

VIP Program

1Standard Account

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Volume A U M	No minimum deposit or trading volume required Available to all new and existing clients
Fee Waivers	Standard spreads from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD No monthly account fees Competitive commission rates on share CFDs
Exclusive Tools	Access to all trading platforms Full range of 12,000+ instruments Basic market analysis and research
Other Perks	Standard customer support Demo account access Educational resources

2FX Active Account

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Volume A U M	Available to traders seeking tighter spreads No specific volume requirement Built for active forex traders
Fee Waivers	Ultra-tight spreads from 0.0 pips on 6 major pairs 25% spread discount on all other FX pairs Fixed commission 0.0025% per transaction
Exclusive Tools	Available on MT4 and Next Generation platforms Access to all forex pairs Advanced order types
Other Perks	Priority support for account queries Suitable for high-frequency trading strategies

3ALPHA VIP

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Volume A U M	Minimum deposit of S$25,000 required For high-volume traders seeking premium benefits
Fee Waivers	Exclusive rebates on trading activity Spread discounts between 5% to 28.6% Market-leading volume-based rebates across asset classes
Exclusive Tools	Immediate access to dedicated sales representative Priority trade execution Advanced risk management tools
Other Perks	Premium experiences and exclusive events Dedicated account manager support Priority customer service

Available Tools

Trading Tools

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Paper Trading	✓
Margin Trading	✓
Zero Commission	×
Fractional Shares	×
After Hours Trading	✓

Automation

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Dca	×
Algo Trading	✓
Grid Trading	×
Trading Bots	×
Robo Advisory	×
Sentiment Analysis	✓
Social Copy Trading	×
Ai Trading Assistant	×

Advanced Tools

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Api Access	×
Basket Trading	×
Options Strategies	×
Smart Order Routing	✓
Backtesting Capabilities	×

Portfolio Tools

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Tax Harvesting	×
Islamic Account	×
Auto Rebalancing	×
Dividend Tracker	×
Economic Calendar	✓

Detailed Information

Commission Tiers	Standard Account: Spread-only pricing, no commission on forex FX Active Account: From 0.0 pips on 6 major pairs plus 0.0025% commission per transaction FX Active also gives 25% spread discount on all other FX pairs ALPHA VIP: 5% to 28.6% spread discounts for S$25,000+ deposits Share CFDs: 0.10% commission with market-specific minimums
Trading Fees	Forex: EUR/USD from 0.5 pips, USD/JPY from 0.7, GBP/USD from 0.9, AUD/USD from 0.6 FX Active: from 0.0 pips on 6 major pairs plus 0.0025% commission Indices: Spread-based pricing, Singapore Free from 0.3 points Commodities: Gold from 0.2 points spread Share CFDs: 0.10% commission with market-specific minimums Cryptocurrencies: Variable spreads on CFDs
Financing Rates	Holding costs apply on leveraged overnight positions Based on underlying risk-free or interbank rates Additional 0.0082% CMC Markets fee on buy positions Minus 0.0082% CMC Markets fee on sell positions Rates triple on Wednesday for weekend rollover
Margin Interest Rate	Variable based on instrument type Forex: 5% margin requirement Indices: 5% margin Shares: 10% margin Commodities: 20% margin
Overnight Fees	Charged at 5pm New York time daily Can be positive or negative depending on position direction FX holding costs based on tom-next rates Share CFD holding costs based on underlying rates
Non Trading Fees	No account opening fees No deposit fees for most methods Withdrawal fees may apply depending on method Market data subscription fees for certain instruments ADR fees for American Depositary Receipts
Deposit Fee	0
Withdrawal Fee	0 for most methods, third-party charges may apply
Inactivity Fee	S$15 per month after 12 months of no trading activity
Currency Conversion Fee	Competitive conversion rates applied Automatic conversion at prevailing CMC Markets rate
Data Feed Fees	Basic market data included Premium data subscriptions available for certain markets Fees vary by market and subscription type
Order Modification Fee	0
Vip Fee Tiers	ALPHA VIP: 5% to 28.6% spread discounts for S$25,000+ deposits Market-leading rebates available for high-volume traders (per-million USD turnover) FX Active: from 0.0 pips on 6 major pairs plus 0.0025% commission FX Active: 25% spread discount on all other FX pairs

Minimum Spreads	EUR/USD from 0.5 pips (standard) or 0.0 pips (FX Active) USD/JPY from 0.7 pips, GBP/USD from 0.9 pips, AUD/USD from 0.6 pips Singapore Free index from 0.3 points, Gold from 0.2 points
Maximum Leverage	Forex: Up to 20:1 (5% margin) Indices: Up to 20:1 (5% margin) Shares: Up to 10:1 (10% margin) Commodities: Up to 5:1 (20% margin) Varies by instrument and client classification
Margin Call Level	1
Stop Out Level	0.5
Negative Balance Protection	Yes, for retail clients
Settlement Period	Instant settlement for CFDs
Order Execution Quality	Execution speed: 0.0040 seconds No partial fills, no dealer intervention No re-quotes policy Best execution commitment Fully automated execution Boundary orders available to control slippage

Stocks Count	0
Etfs Count	0
Crypto Count	4
Forex Pairs Count	330
Product Universe Overview	Close to 12,000 tradable CFD instruments 330+ forex pairs including majors, minors, and exotics 12 exclusive forex indices for multi-currency exposure in a single trade Global indices, commodities (metals, energies, agriculture) Share CFDs on global companies, including 250+ US stocks with 24-hour trading Treasury bonds and government securities Cryptocurrency CFDs available Share baskets for thematic exposure
Geographic Market Coverage	Global coverage through CFD instruments Americas: US, Canadian markets Europe: UK, Germany, France, Spain, and more Asia-Pacific: Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore Multiple time zones covered 24/5
Major Markets Details	US indices: S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow Jones European indices: FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 Asian indices: Nikkei 225, Hang Seng 250+ popular US stocks with 24-hour trading Major commodity markets: gold, silver, oil, natural gas
Emerging Markets Details	Selected emerging market indices available Coverage through major index CFDs Limited direct emerging market exposure
Base Currencies Supported	SGD, USD, EUR, GBP, HKD, AUD

Trading Platforms Overview	Next Generation proprietary web platform MetaTrader 4 desktop and mobile TradingView integration Award-winning mobile apps for iOS and Android All platforms feature real-time data and advanced tools
Desktop Platform	Next Generation web-based platform No download required, browser-based access Institutional-grade features and security 80+ technical indicators Advanced charting with pattern recognition Customizable layouts and watchlists One-click trading functionality
Mobile App	Full-featured iOS and Android apps Award-winning mobile trading platform Advanced charting on mobile devices Real-time price alerts and push notifications Biometric authentication for security Full range of order types Full sync with web platform
Web Platform	Browser-based Next Generation platform No software installation required Full functionality matching desktop experience Real-time streaming prices and charts Multi-monitor support Secure HTTPS connection Compatible with all major browsers
Trading Tools And Features	Over 80 technical indicators 12 drawing tools for chart analysis Pattern recognition features Multiple timeframe analysis Price alerts and notifications Market scanner and watchlists Heat maps for market overview
Charting And Technical Analysis	TradingView advanced charting integration 80+ technical indicators on Next Generation Multiple chart types including candlestick, line, bar Drawing tools for trend lines and patterns Historical price data and backtesting Real-time tick-by-tick data Customizable indicator parameters
Risk Management Tools	Guaranteed Stop Loss Orders (GSLO) Standard stop-loss and take-profit orders Trailing stops for position management Price alerts for monitoring Position size calculator Margin requirements display Negative balance protection
Order Types Available	Market orders for instant execution Limit orders for specific price levels Stop orders for risk management Trailing stops that follow price Good-till-cancelled orders Fill-or-kill orders One-cancels-other (OCO) orders
Integrations And Api Access	TradingView integration for advanced charting MetaTrader 4 platform support Expert Advisor support for automated trading Limited API access currently Third-party tool compatibility varies
Third Party Platforms	TradingView integration MetaTrader 4 support
Api Rate Limits	Not widely available for retail clients Contact directly for institutional API access
Algo Trading Support	Yes through MT4 Expert Advisors Automated trading strategies supported Backtesting capabilities on MT4

Customer Support Overview	24/5 customer support, toll-free 1800 559 6000 Phone, email, and live chat channels Local Singapore office at IOI Central Boulevard Towers Support in English and Chinese ALPHA VIP holders get dedicated sales representative
Phone Support Hours	24/5 during market hours Toll-free Singapore: 1800 559 6000
Live Chat Availability	Yes, live chat available via website
Email Response Time	Within 24 hours typically [email protected]
Languages Supported	English, Chinese, and multiple languages
Local Office Presence	2 Central Boulevard, IOI Central Boulevard Towers, #25-03, Singapore 018916 Toll-free: 1800 559 6000 (24/5) Part of global CMC Markets network with 12 offices worldwide
Account Manager	Yes for ALPHA VIP holders (S$25,000+ deposit) Immediate access to a dedicated sales representative Premium experiences and exclusive client events
Educational Resources Overview	Free demo account with virtual funds Educational webinars and trading guides Market analysis articles and commentary Platform tutorials and videos Economic calendar with explanations
Beginner Resources	Getting started guides covering platform basics Demo account with virtual funds for risk-free practice Platform walkthrough videos and tutorials
Webinars And Tutorials	Regular educational webinars Trading strategy tutorials Platform feature demonstrations
Market Analysis And Research	Daily market analysis from in-house experts Weekly market outlook reports Technical analysis insights Economic news and commentary
Demo Account Details	Yes, unlimited demo account Virtual funds for practice Full platform functionality No time limit or restrictions
Trading Courses	Educational content available Webinar series on various topics Limited structured course offerings
Tax Reporting Help	Basic trade history reports Annual statements available Limited specific tax guidance

Regulation Overview	Regulated by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) CMS Licence No. 100063 (Reg. No./UEN 200605050E) Authorised for OTC derivatives and leveraged foreign exchange London Stock Exchange listed parent company (CMC Markets plc) 11 global licences across 12 offices Also regulated by FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), BaFin (Germany), CIRO (Canada), FMA (NZ), DFSA (Dubai)
Primary Regulator	Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
License Number	CMS Licence No. 100063 Company Registration: CMC Markets Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Reg. No./UEN 200605050E)
Investor Protection Scheme	Client funds segregated in client bank accounts per Singapore SFA CMC Markets clearly distinguishes client money from its own funds Negative balance protection for retail clients London Stock Exchange listed parent company Compliant with Singapore Securities and Futures Act
Security Features	Two-factor authentication available Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption Biometric authentication on mobile apps Secure client portal access Regular security updates and monitoring Account activity alerts

Commission Tiers

Standard Account: Spread-only pricing, no commission on forex
FX Active Account: From 0.0 pips on 6 major pairs plus 0.0025% commission per transaction
FX Active also gives 25% spread discount on all other FX pairs
ALPHA VIP: 5% to 28.6% spread discounts for S$25,000+ deposits
Share CFDs: 0.10% commission with market-specific minimums

Trading Fees

Forex: EUR/USD from 0.5 pips, USD/JPY from 0.7, GBP/USD from 0.9, AUD/USD from 0.6
FX Active: from 0.0 pips on 6 major pairs plus 0.0025% commission
Indices: Spread-based pricing, Singapore Free from 0.3 points
Commodities: Gold from 0.2 points spread
Share CFDs: 0.10% commission with market-specific minimums
Cryptocurrencies: Variable spreads on CFDs

Financing Rates

Holding costs apply on leveraged overnight positions
Based on underlying risk-free or interbank rates
Additional 0.0082% CMC Markets fee on buy positions
Minus 0.0082% CMC Markets fee on sell positions
Rates triple on Wednesday for weekend rollover

Margin Interest Rate

Variable based on instrument type
Forex: 5% margin requirement
Indices: 5% margin
Shares: 10% margin
Commodities: 20% margin

Overnight Fees

Charged at 5pm New York time daily
Can be positive or negative depending on position direction
FX holding costs based on tom-next rates
Share CFD holding costs based on underlying rates

Non Trading Fees

No account opening fees
No deposit fees for most methods
Withdrawal fees may apply depending on method
Market data subscription fees for certain instruments
ADR fees for American Depositary Receipts

Deposit Fee

Withdrawal Fee

0 for most methods, third-party charges may apply

Inactivity Fee

S$15 per month after 12 months of no trading activity

Currency Conversion Fee

Competitive conversion rates applied
Automatic conversion at prevailing CMC Markets rate

Data Feed Fees

Basic market data included
Premium data subscriptions available for certain markets
Fees vary by market and subscription type

Order Modification Fee

Vip Fee Tiers

ALPHA VIP: 5% to 28.6% spread discounts for S$25,000+ deposits
Market-leading rebates available for high-volume traders (per-million USD turnover)
FX Active: from 0.0 pips on 6 major pairs plus 0.0025% commission
FX Active: 25% spread discount on all other FX pairs

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