FXOpen vs. CMC Markets

FXOpen
55%
Deposit 100 EUR/USD
Spreads 1 EUR/USD
*The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable.
Established 2005
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 95
Country: UK, Australia
Regulation:
FCA (UK)
ASIC (Australia)
Trading app:
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
Desktop Platform (Windows)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Number of CFD asset classes: 5
Broker type: MM
Support:
Phone
Mail
Chat
Funding methods:
Visa/Mastercard
Bank Wire
* Some of the payment methods may not be available in your country.
Real Stocks and ETFs:
CMC Markets
59%
Deposit 1 EUR/USD
Spreads 0.8 EUR/USD
*The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable.
Established 1989
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 158
Country: UK, Australia
Regulation:
FCA (UK)
ASIC (Australia)
Trading app:
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
Number of CFD asset classes: 5
Broker type: MM
Support:
Phone
Mail
Chat
Funding methods:
Visa/Mastercard
Bank Wire
* Some of the payment methods may not be available in your country.
Real Stocks and ETFs:

Winner of the comparison

36%
FXOpen
36%
CMC Markets
In terms of overall rating, both brokers are equal – both have 36%. FXOpen requires a minimum deposit of 100 EUR/USD, while CMC Markets sets it at 1 EUR/USD. Conversely, CMC Markets scores with a lower minimum deposit. For FXOpen, the spread is 1 EUR/USD, while for CMC Markets it is 0.8 EUR/USD. Lower spreads at CMC Markets give it the edge. FXOpen offers 95 forex pairs, while CMC Markets provides 158. More options come with CMC Markets. FXOpen was founded in 2005, while CMC Markets has been operating since 1989. The older CMC Markets has the upper hand in this regard. Unfortunately, neither of them offers this option. FXOpen is overseen by 2 regulatory bodies, while CMC Markets has 2. In terms of regulation, both are equal. FXOpen supports 3 platforms, while CMC Markets offers 1. A greater choice of platforms gives FXOpen the lead.

Comprehensive Comparison: FXOpen vs CMC Markets

A detailed look at two popular brokers from our portfolio

Comparison Result
Tie: both brokers achieved the same rating of 36%
FXOpen
Min. Deposit
100
EUR/USD Spread
1
Currency Pairs
95
Year Established
2005
CMC Markets
Min. Deposit
1
EUR/USD Spread
0.8
Currency Pairs
158
Year Established
1989

Key Strengths

FXOpen
    • Micro accounts from just 1 USD allow starting with minimal capital
    • Support for MetaTrader 4 and 5 - the standard among traders
    • Free demo accounts for practicing strategies
CMC Markets
    • Affordable forex trading with low fees
    • High-quality mobile and web platform for easy trading
    • Extensive analytical tools and educational materials
    • Clients under the supervision of top financial regulators
    • CMC Markets Plc is a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange
    • Built-in negative balance protection

Comparison by Categories

Trading Tools
FXOpen
100%
CMC Markets
80%
Trading Platforms
FXOpen
43%
CMC Markets
14%
Trading Costs
FXOpen
80%
CMC Markets
80%
Educational Materials
FXOpen
33%
CMC Markets
33%
Customer Support
FXOpen
100%
CMC Markets
100%
Overall Rating
FXOpen
36%
CMC Markets
36%

Our Recommendations

Best for Beginners
Thanks to comprehensive educational materials and a user-friendly platform, CMC Markets is an ideal choice for new traders.
Best Platform
The trading platform of broker FXOpen offers an intuitive interface and advanced features for efficient trading.
Lowest Costs
Both brokers have comparable fee structures and spreads.
Investments
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 95 158
CFDs – Total Offered 110+ 4500+
Options CFD
Share CFDs
Forex CFD
Commodities CFD
ETF CFD
Indicies CFD
Cryptocurrency traded as actual
Cryptocurrency traded as CFD
Investments rating 62% 62%
Winner
Cost
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Average Spread EUR/USD *The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable. 1 0.8
Deposit from 100 1
Account fee
Inactivity fee
Active Trader or VIP Discounts
Withdrawal fees
Deposit fees
Cost rating 80% 80%
Winner
Trading app
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Web Platform
Social Trading / Copy-Trading
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Currenex
cTrader
Trading Platforms rating 43% 14%
Winner
Trading Tools
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Financial leverage
Virtual Trading (Demo)
Alerts – Basic Fields
Charting – Indicators / Studies (Total)
Charting – Drawing Tools (Total)
Charting – Trade From Chart
Stop-Loss
Finacial Calendar
Daily financial news
Order Type – Trailing Stop
Trading Tools rating 100% 80%
Winner
Research
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Daily Market Commentary
Forex News (Top-Tier Sources)
Weekly Webinars
Social Sentiment – Currency Pairs
Economic Calendar
Research
Research rating 33% 50%
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Education
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Has Education – Forex
Has Education – CFDs
Client Webinars
Videos – Advanced Trading Videos
Investor Dictionary (Glossary)
Education
Education rating 33% 33%
Winner
Forex
# FXOpen CMC Markets
GBP/USD
USD/JPY
EUR/USD
USD/CHF
USD/CAD
NZD/USD
AUD/USD
Major Forex Pairs rating 100% 100%
Winner
Commodities
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Gold
Silver
WIT Oil
Brent Oil
Coffee
Cocoa
Soybeans
Rice
Corn
Platinum
Palladium
Commodities rating 0% 27%
Winner
Indicies
# FXOpen CMC Markets
DAX 40
S&P 500
Nasdaq
Dow Jones
Nikkei
Indices rating 60% 60%
Winner
Cryptocurrencies
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Bitcoin
Litecoin
Ethereum
Ripple
Neo
Stellar
Cardano
Tron
Monero
EOS
Cryptocurrencies rating 20% 20%
Winner
Regulations
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Cysec
ASIC (Australia)
FCA (UK)
Authorised in the European Union (EU)
CFTC Registered (USA)
FINMA (Switzerland)
Regulations rating 33% 33%
Winner
Support
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Chat
Phone
Mail
Support rating 100% 100%
Winner
Overall
# FXOpen CMC Markets
Go to the full broker review FXOpen CMC Markets
Win / Loss % 36% 36%
Winner