AvaTrade
Best regulated education brand ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.3
Partner link pending; strong candidate for dedicated review
AvaTrade vs CMC Markets
A side-by-side look at AvaTrade and CMC Markets — score, fees, platforms and who each one actually fits best.
CMC Markets
Publicly listed, deep instrument range ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2
Publicly traded (LSE: CMCX), long track record since 1989, broad CFD and forex range.
Quick verdict
AvaTrade scores higher overall (4.3 vs 4.2), but a higher score doesn't automatically mean it's the right pick for you.
AvaTrade is the stronger fit for beginners, regulated broker research, copy/social trading options, while CMC Markets is built more around wide market range, advanced charting via Next Generation platform.
Regulation: AvaTrade — Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSA Japan, FSCA and 5 more - operating since 2006, own AvaSocial copy-trading app. CMC Markets — FCA, ASIC and more.
Minimum deposit: AvaTrade — Often from $100, depending on region. CMC Markets — No minimum.
Side by side
AvaTradeCMC Markets
Best forBeginners, regulated broker research, copy/social trading optionsWide market range, advanced charting via Next Generation platform
PlatformsMT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader, copy/social toolsNext Generation, MT4
RegulationCentral Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSA Japan, FSCA and 5 more - operating since 2006, own AvaSocial copy-trading appFCA, ASIC and more
Minimum depositOften from $100, depending on regionNo minimum
AvaTrade strengths
- Strong global brand
- AvaPartner program
- Education-friendly positioning
CMC Markets strengths
- Publicly traded since 1989
- Very wide instrument range
- Advanced charting
Which one should you pick?
Pick AvaTrade if you're mainly after beginners, regulated broker research, copy/social trading options. It stands out for strong global brand and avaPartner program.
Pick CMC Markets if you're mainly after wide market range, advanced charting via Next Generation platform. It stands out for publicly traded since 1989 and very wide instrument range.
Common questions
AvaTrade vs CMC Markets FAQ
Is AvaTrade better than CMC Markets?
AvaTrade scores higher in our rating (4.3 vs 4.2), but CMC Markets may still be the better fit if you specifically need wide market range, advanced charting via Next Generation platform.
What's the difference in regulation between AvaTrade and CMC Markets?
AvaTrade: Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSA Japan, FSCA and 5 more - operating since 2006, own AvaSocial copy-trading app. CMC Markets: FCA, ASIC and more.