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Choosing between CMC Markets and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. CMC Markets is headquartered in London, UK. CMC Markets has the longer track record, established in 1989, compared to Capital Index which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
CMC Markets
Capital Index
CMC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Capital Index offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
CMC Markets
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Capital Index
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
CMC Markets
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
CMC Markets
$0 vs $100
CMC Markets
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CMC Markets
Capital Index
CMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. CMC Markets additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Crypto.
On spreads, Capital Index is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at CMC Markets.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes CMC Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CMC Markets at 4.04/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. CMC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
CMC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. CMC Markets holds a 4.0/5 rating vs Capital Index's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
CMC Markets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Capital Index supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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