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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and CMC Markets depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while CMC Markets operates from London, UK. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to CMC Markets which was founded in 1989. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Interactive Brokers
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| Interactive Brokers | CMC Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 4.0/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips ✓ | 0.7 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | FCA, ASIC, MAS |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4 |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 4.0/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Interactive Brokers offers lower spreads (0.2 pips).
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Interactive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Interactive Brokers is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.2 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at CMC Markets.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. CMC Markets offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while CMC Markets sets no minimum deposit. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and CMC Markets at 4.04/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
Interactive Brokers
4.4/5
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4.0/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs CMC Markets's 4.0/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Interactive Brokers offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while CMC Markets starts at 0.7 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. CMC Markets requires $0.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while CMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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