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CMC Markets vs quirion

Compare CMC Markets and quirion 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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quirion

quirion

Passive ETF investors in Germany

quirion is a German robo-advisor founded in 2013, offering BaFin-regulated, ETF-based managed portfolios with…

Head-to-head comparison

CMC Markets vs quirion
Feature CMC Markets quirion
Minimum deposit There is no minimum deposit required to open an account -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, CIRO, BMA BaFin
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Passive ETF investors in Germany
Markets & account
Stocks
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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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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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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
quirion

quirion

Pros

  • BaFin-regulated via Quirin Privatbank AG full banking license
  • No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Low minimum investment of EUR 1 lump-sum or EUR 25/month savings plan
  • Automatic rebalancing included at no extra cost
  • ETF holdings protected as Sondervermögen in case of insolvency
  • ESG portfolio variants available alongside standard strategies
  • Multiple service tiers scaling from fully digital to personal advisory
  • Consistently top-rated by Stiftung Warentest and Finanztip

Cons

  • No self-directed stock or ETF trading - managed portfolios only
  • German-language platform; not designed for non-German-speaking investors
  • No demo or paper-trading account
  • Privat tier requires EUR 25,000 minimum investment
  • Withdrawals process over several business days
  • No automated payout plan for the withdrawal phase
  • Mixed Trustpilot reviews with reports of account opening delays
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.

quirion

quirion

quirion is a German robo-advisor founded in 2013, offering BaFin-regulated, ETF-based managed portfolios with three service tiers and no minimum investment for the entry tier.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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