CMC Markets vs IC Markets
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4.7
4.7
3 pts
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Rating
CMC Markets
4.7
IC Markets
4.7
Model score
CMC Markets
90
IC Markets
93
Regulation
CMC Markets
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), BaFin (Germany), MAS (Singapore), IIROC (Canada), FMA (New Zealand), DFSA (Dubai)
IC Markets
ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas)
Spreads
CMC Markets
Spreads start from 0.0 pips on major pairs via FX Active, and from 0.7 pips on Standard accounts. Automated 100% electronic execution hosted on London servers.
IC Markets
Raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD. Low-latency Equinix NY4 & LD5 data center server execution designed for high-frequency trading and EAs.
Fees
CMC Markets
Standard CFD Account: Spread-only pricing (average EUR/USD ~0.65 pips). FX Active Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + 0.0025% commission per side ($2.50 per $100k). No minimum deposit required.
IC Markets
Raw Spread Account: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission per lot per side ($7.00 round turn). Standard Account: Commission-free with spreads from 0.8 pips. cTrader Raw: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.00 commission per $100k.
Platforms
CMC Markets
Next Generation Platform, CMC Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), TradingView
IC Markets
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader
Account types
CMC Markets
Individual CFD Account, FX Active Account, Spread Betting (UK), Professional Account, Demo Account
IC Markets
Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo
Min deposit
CMC Markets
$0 (Varies)
IC Markets
$0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200)
| Topic | CMC Markets | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Model score | 90 | 93 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), BaFin (Germany), MAS (Singapore), IIROC (Canada), FMA (New Zealand), DFSA (Dubai) | ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas) |
| Spreads | Spreads start from 0.0 pips on major pairs via FX Active, and from 0.7 pips on Standard accounts. Automated 100% electronic execution hosted on London servers. | Raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD. Low-latency Equinix NY4 & LD5 data center server execution designed for high-frequency trading and EAs. |
| Fees | Standard CFD Account: Spread-only pricing (average EUR/USD ~0.65 pips). FX Active Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + 0.0025% commission per side ($2.50 per $100k). No minimum deposit required. | Raw Spread Account: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission per lot per side ($7.00 round turn). Standard Account: Commission-free with spreads from 0.8 pips. cTrader Raw: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.00 commission per $100k. |
| Platforms | Next Generation Platform, CMC Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), TradingView | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader |
| Account types | Individual CFD Account, FX Active Account, Spread Betting (UK), Professional Account, Demo Account | Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo |
| Min deposit | $0 (Varies) | $0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200) |