Head-to-head comparison

CMC Markets vs Exness

A side-by-side look at CMC Markets and Exness — 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.

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Exness

Best affiliate-scale candidate

★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ 3.9

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Quick verdict

CMC Markets scores higher overall (4.2 vs 3.9), but a higher score doesn't automatically mean it's the right pick for you.

CMC Markets is the stronger fit for wide market range, advanced charting via Next Generation platform, while Exness is built more around high-volume affiliate traffic, simple onboarding, global reach.

Regulation: CMC Markets — FCA, ASIC and more. Exness — Multiple entities including Seychelles/FSCA and other jurisdictions.

Minimum deposit: CMC Markets — No minimum. Exness — Low minimums on several account types.

Side by side

CMC MarketsExness

Best forWide market range, advanced charting via Next Generation platformHigh-volume affiliate traffic, simple onboarding, global reach

PlatformsNext Generation, MT4MT4, MT5, Exness web/mobile platforms

RegulationFCA, ASIC and moreMultiple entities including Seychelles/FSCA and other jurisdictions

Minimum depositNo minimumLow minimums on several account types

CMC Markets strengths

Publicly traded since 1989
Very wide instrument range
Advanced charting

Exness strengths

Large global broker
Strong affiliate program
Fast payment positioning

Which one should you pick?

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.

Pick Exness if you're mainly after high-volume affiliate traffic, simple onboarding, global reach. It stands out for large global broker and strong affiliate program.

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