CFD trading with CMC Markets
CMC Markets offers active traders a next level trading service that gives you the tools you need to become a better trader.
Here are eight reasons to trade CFDs with CMC Markets:
Low commissions
CMC Markets offers competitive commissions on US and Canadian shares plus commission free* trading on index, commodity FX and treasury CFDs. Please visit the Our Fees section for more information.
*Remuneration is from the spread between bid and ask prices
Access to global markets
CMC Markets is a global company and offers cost effective and easy access to the world’s leading financial markets. That means you can trade shares, indices, commodities and currencies from European, Asian and North American markets, all across one platform and from one account.
Competitive margin rates
CFDs are a leveraged product which means that you only have to put up a percentage of your total exposure to the market. This is an efficient use of your money because you only need to allocate a small proportion of the value of your position to secure a trade.
Our margins
CMC Markets’ margin rates are amongst the most competitive available and typically range between 3% to 20%. Visit our product list for a comprehensive list of rates.
24-hour customer service and support
CMC Markets does not just cover the core Canadian markets; there are a wide range of global instruments to trade outside of Canadian business hours. Client services staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you. You can place trades over the telephone for no additional charge and our dedicated Client Relations team based in Toronto is on hand to answer any queries while you get up and running.
Trade from as little as 1 Contract
With CMC Markets you can trade from as little as one CFD. This means you can take on as much or as little risk as you feel comfortable with, and can start trading markets that you may not have considered previously, such as foreign exchange or commodities. CMC Markets’ product range is designed to give you access to markets and instruments that would be expensive and require high minimum deposits to trade on a physical basis or even through futures and options.
Cutting edge technology
Technology is fundamental to our business, and constant technological innovation has been the key to CMC Markets’ success. Since its groundbreaking introduction in 1996, Marketmaker, CMC Markets’ award-winning trading software has evolved into a world leading financial trading platform. Nearly all our clients’ trades are conducted online through Marketmaker, a testament to its reliability and ease of use.
Comprehensive education program
CMC Markets is committed to the education and the ongoing training of our clients. Our award-winning eight module program, Trading IQ, is available for all new account holders and provides individuals that are new to CFDs with the ability to get up to speed quickly and easily.
In addition, our education department provides webinars, seminars and online learning modules, catering for a range of trading experience as part of our ongoing education program for potential and existing customers. Whether you’re a beginner or already trading CFDs, our education program is intuitively tailored to your level of experience.
Advanced Order Types
The CMC Markets Guaranteed Stop Order is ideal for investors who want to take advantage of the access, leverage, and short-selling benefits of CFDs without the unlimited potential downside. The two key advantages of the Guaranteed Stop Order is that you can set your maximum loss on a trade, protecting you from unforeseen market slippage. This order incurs a small premium. CMC Markets also offers traditional stops, limits, OCOs and if dones, free of charge.