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CMC Markets vs Frec

Compare CMC Markets and Frec side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

CMC Markets

CMC Markets

Active forex and CFD traders

CMC Markets is a CFD and forex broker founded in 1989, with MT4, MT5, TradingView and its own web and mobile …

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Frec

Frec

Tax-conscious self-directed investors

Frec is a US direct indexing platform offering automated tax-loss harvesting, fractional stock ownership of i…

Head-to-head comparison

CMC Markets vs Frec
Feature CMC Markets Frec
Minimum deposit There is no minimum deposit required to open an account -
Stock trading fee - $0 commission
Regulators FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, CIRO, BMA SEC, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Tax-conscious self-directed investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Spread Betting
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Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Money Market Funds
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Margin
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Pros & cons

CMC Markets

CMC Markets

Pros

  • No minimum deposit required to open an account
  • No CMC deposit or withdrawal fees currently charged
  • FX Active spreads from 0.0 pips on six major FX pairs
  • 25% spread discount on 300+ other forex pairs with FX Active
  • $2.50 commission per $100,000 currency trade on FX Active
  • 0% commission on UK and European share CFDs
  • GSLO premium refunded 100% when the order is not triggered
  • MetaTrader accounts allow hedging positions by default

Cons

  • £10 monthly inactivity fee after one year without trading
  • Market data subscriptions may apply for some share CFDs
  • Guaranteed stop-loss orders require a premium
  • MT4 CFD accounts cannot access Next Generation or TradingView
  • MT4 offers only currencies, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies
  • MT4 and MT5 demo accounts expire after 30 days of inactivity
  • MetaTrader close-out can occur below 50% of margin requirement
  • Term deposits for client money may require up to 95 days' notice
Frec

Frec

Pros

  • Direct indexing annual fee as low as 0.09%
  • Minimum investment of $20,000 - lower than many competitors
  • Automated daily tax-loss harvesting
  • Fractional share ownership of individual index constituents
  • High-yield Treasury account for uninvested cash
  • Portfolio line of credit up to 70% of account value
  • Portfolio customization - exclude sectors or individual stocks
  • Transparent trade log showing each trade and its rationale

Cons

  • No human financial adviser support
  • High minimum investment ($20,000-$50,000) excludes smaller investors
  • International index strategies use ADR-based replication rather than direct ownership of foreign shares
  • Fractional shares cannot be transferred out in kind
  • Mutual fund trades cost $20 per transaction
  • Tax-loss harvesting benefits are minimal for investors in lower tax brackets
  • Early-stage company with limited track record
CMC Markets

CMC Markets

CMC Markets is a CFD and forex broker founded in 1989, with MT4, MT5, TradingView and its own web and mobile platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Frec

Frec

Frec is a US direct indexing platform offering automated tax-loss harvesting, fractional stock ownership of indices, a Treasury account, and a portfolio line of credit.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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