Head-to-head comparison

CMC Markets vs RoboForex

A side-by-side look at CMC Markets and RoboForex — 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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RoboForex

Best money-site fit

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.0

Regional restrictions and offshore-risk profile

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Quick verdict

CMC Markets scores higher overall (4.2 vs 4.0), 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 RoboForex is built more around eA trading, copy trading, VPS setups.

Regulation: CMC Markets — FCA, ASIC and more. RoboForex — FSC Belize - operating since 2009, own CopyFX copy-trading platform since 2012.

Minimum deposit: CMC Markets — No minimum. RoboForex — From $10 on many accounts.

Side by side

CMC MarketsRoboForex

Best forWide market range, advanced charting via Next Generation platformEA trading, copy trading, VPS setups

PlatformsNext Generation, MT4MT4, MT5, R StocksTrader, Copy Trading

RegulationFCA, ASIC and moreFSC Belize - operating since 2009, own CopyFX copy-trading platform since 2012

Minimum depositNo minimumFrom $10 on many accounts

CMC Markets strengths

Publicly traded since 1989
Very wide instrument range
Advanced charting

RoboForex strengths

Strong platform choice
Good automation fit
Copy trading ecosystem

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 RoboForex if you're mainly after eA trading, copy trading, VPS setups. It stands out for strong platform choice and good automation fit.

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