CMC Markets vs. AvaTrade

Winner of the comparison

If you don’t want to read the full comparison, the winner of our review is AvaTrade, which takes the lead with a rating of 49%, while CMC Markets only reaches 36%. CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of 1 EUR/USD, while AvaTrade sets it at 100 EUR/USD. Thanks to the lower deposit, CMC Markets is more welcoming to traders with smaller budgets. For CMC Markets, the spread is 0.8 EUR/USD, while for AvaTrade it is 0.9 EUR/USD. Tighter spreads make CMC Markets a more advantageous choice. CMC Markets offers 158 forex pairs, while AvaTrade provides 60. A wider selection gives CMC Markets the advantage. CMC Markets was founded in 1989, while AvaTrade has been operating since 2006. The longer tradition of CMC Markets means greater experience. Unfortunately, neither of them offers this option. CMC Markets is overseen by 2 regulatory bodies, while AvaTrade has 2. In terms of regulation, both are equal. CMC Markets supports 1 platforms, while AvaTrade offers 3. More options are provided by AvaTrade.