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Choosing between CMC Markets and Nexo 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 Nexo which was founded in 2018. 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
Nexo
CMC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Nexo offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
CMC Markets
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Nexo
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
CMC Markets
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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CMC Markets
Nexo
CMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Nexo is regulated by FCA.
CMC Markets additionally covers Cfd, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities. Nexo adds Crypto.
On spreads, Nexo 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. Nexo offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Nexo sets no minimum deposit. This makes CMC Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CMC Markets at 4.04/5 and Nexo at 3.18/5, 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 Nexo'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 Nexo starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Nexo requires $0.
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Nexo holds licences from FCA.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Nexo supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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