CMC Markets vs. Plus500

If you don’t want to read the full comparison, the winner of our review is Plus500, which takes the lead with a rating of 59%, while CMC Markets only reaches 36%. CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of 1 EUR/USD, while Plus500 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 Plus500 it is 1 EUR/USD. Tighter spreads make CMC Markets a more advantageous choice. CMC Markets offers 158 forex pairs, while Plus500 provides 70. A wider selection gives CMC Markets the advantage. CMC Markets was founded in 1989, while Plus500 has been operating since 2008. 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 Plus500 has 5. Stricter oversight at Plus500 gives it an advantage. CMC Markets supports 1 platforms, while Plus500 offers 1. In terms of platform count, both are on the same level.