CMC Markets vs XTB
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4.7
4.1
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Rating
CMC Markets
4.7
XTB
4.1
Model score
CMC Markets
90
XTB
80
Regulation
CMC Markets
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), BaFin (Germany), MAS (Singapore), IIROC (Canada), FMA (New Zealand), DFSA (Dubai)
XTB
Highly trusted. Regulated by Tier-1 and Tier-2 authorities including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland), and the FSC (Belize) for international clients requiring higher leverage.
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.
XTB
Execution on xStation 5 is exceptionally fast. Because XTB acts as the principal market maker for standard accounts, you benefit from rapid execution without requotes, though raw ECN spreads are not available.
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.
XTB
XTB relies on a spread-only model for its standard forex accounts, meaning zero commissions on FX trades. Spreads are highly competitive, averaging around 0.9 pips on EUR/USD. They also offer commission-free stock CFD trading (up to €100k monthly volume).
Platforms
CMC Markets
Next Generation Platform, CMC Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), TradingView
XTB
xStation 5 (Web and Desktop) and xStation Mobile. (Note: MetaTrader is completely phased out for new accounts).
Account types
CMC Markets
Individual CFD Account, FX Active Account, Spread Betting (UK), Professional Account, Demo Account
XTB
Standard Account (Spread-only). An Islamic (Swap-Free) Account is available for clients in specific regions.
Min deposit
CMC Markets
$0 (Varies)
XTB
$0 (There is no minimum deposit required to open an account or start trading).
| Topic | CMC Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Model score | 90 | 80 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), BaFin (Germany), MAS (Singapore), IIROC (Canada), FMA (New Zealand), DFSA (Dubai) | Highly trusted. Regulated by Tier-1 and Tier-2 authorities including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland), and the FSC (Belize) for international clients requiring higher leverage. |
| 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. | Execution on xStation 5 is exceptionally fast. Because XTB acts as the principal market maker for standard accounts, you benefit from rapid execution without requotes, though raw ECN spreads are not available. |
| 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. | XTB relies on a spread-only model for its standard forex accounts, meaning zero commissions on FX trades. Spreads are highly competitive, averaging around 0.9 pips on EUR/USD. They also offer commission-free stock CFD trading (up to €100k monthly volume). |
| Platforms | Next Generation Platform, CMC Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), TradingView | xStation 5 (Web and Desktop) and xStation Mobile. (Note: MetaTrader is completely phased out for new accounts). |
| Account types | Individual CFD Account, FX Active Account, Spread Betting (UK), Professional Account, Demo Account | Standard Account (Spread-only). An Islamic (Swap-Free) Account is available for clients in specific regions. |
| Min deposit | $0 (Varies) | $0 (There is no minimum deposit required to open an account or start trading). |