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CMC Markets vs Fusion Markets

Compare CMC Markets and Fusion Markets 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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Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

Cost-focused forex and CFD traders

Fusion Markets is an Australian CFD and forex broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with low-cost…

Head-to-head comparison

CMC Markets vs Fusion Markets
Feature CMC Markets Fusion Markets
Minimum deposit There is no minimum deposit required to open an account -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, CIRO, BMA ASIC, FSA, VFSC
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Cost-focused forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
-
ETFs
-
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
-
Spread Betting
-
Demo Account
Margin
-

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
Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

Pros

  • Zero account commission of $4.50 round-turn is below the industry average
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • Four major platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
  • Free VPS hosting for traders executing 20+ lots per month
  • ASIC-regulated with client funds in segregated NAB accounts
  • Fusion+ copy trading service free for traders meeting minimum 2.5 lot/month threshold
  • 24/7 live human customer support

Cons

  • No negative balance protection for clients under FSA or VFSC entities
  • No investor compensation scheme under any entity
  • Demo account expires after 30 days unless the live account is funded
  • Limited educational content compared to full-service brokers
  • Products limited to CFDs - no real stock or ETF ownership
  • High overnight swap rates relative to many competitors
  • cTrader and TradingView restricted to Zero account holders only
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.

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets is an Australian CFD and forex broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with low-cost Classic and Zero account pricing.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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