CMC Markets vs. FXCM

Winner of the comparison

If you don’t want to read the full comparison, the winner of our review is FXCM, which takes the lead with a rating of 52%, while CMC Markets only reaches 36%. CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of 1 EUR/USD, while FXCM sets it at 50 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 FXCM it is 1 EUR/USD. Tighter spreads make CMC Markets a more advantageous choice. CMC Markets offers 158 forex pairs, while FXCM provides 20. A wider selection gives CMC Markets the advantage. CMC Markets was founded in 1989, while FXCM has been operating since 1999. The longer tradition of CMC Markets means greater experience. This advantage goes to FXCM, while CMC Markets lacks it. CMC Markets is overseen by 2 regulatory bodies, while FXCM has 4. Stricter oversight at FXCM gives it an advantage. CMC Markets supports 1 platforms, while FXCM offers 3. More options are provided by FXCM.