CMC Markets Australia

CMC Markets Australia: CFD trading and share investing platform

CMC Markets Australia is an Australian trading and investment platform that combines stockbroking and contracts for difference (CFD) services. The firm presents itself as an award-winning platform with over 35 years of experience and more than one million clients worldwide. Its offering is structured around two main routes: investing in shares and ETFs, and leveraged trading on CFDs and forex.

Share and ETF investing

Through CMC Invest, the company allows investing in over 40,000 stocks and ETFs from the Australian market (ASX) and 15 international markets. The platform also offers access to cryptocurrencies and options. According to published information, trading in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Japan has no brokerage commission, although FX spreads apply.

CFD trading and global markets

In the CFD section, CMC Markets provides access to over 12,000 instruments from global markets, including forex, indices, commodities, shares, cryptocurrencies and options. The platform allows trading in markets that remain open practically 24 hours: cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum around the clock; commodities such as oil and gold almost 24 hours from Monday to Friday; forex and global indices on an almost continuous schedule; more than 5,000 US stocks and ETFs with extended access; and options on the S&P 500 and VIX with extended hours.

Platforms and tools

The company offers its own platform, developed in-house, along with specific mobile apps. It also makes third-party platforms available to users, such as MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and TradingView. The company states it has received more than 50 platform and service awards worldwide in the last two years, and cites recognitions such as best web platform in 2023 and 2024, broker of the year at the Canstar awards between 2011 and 2026, and best for CFDs and portfolio analysis in 2024 according to WeMoney.

Education and investor resources

CMC Markets maintains separate knowledge hubs for share investing and CFD trading. These cover everything from basic concepts to advanced orders and diversification strategies, with platform guides, investing fundamentals, international market analysis and trading strategies. The company also publishes news and market analysis produced by its panel of experts.

Corporate structure and regulation

Operations in Australia are carried out by CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, with ABN 11 100 058 213 and AFSL No. 238054, acting as the derivative product issuer. Stockbroking services are provided by CMC Markets Stockbroking Limited, a participant of the ASX Group (Australian Securities Exchange), SSX (Sydney Stock Exchange) and Cboe (formerly Chi-X), with ABN 69 081 002 851 and AFSL No. 246381. The company warns that CFD trading carries significant risks and is not suitable for all investors, and that the underlying assets are not owned.

Customer service

The company offers general phone support for share investing and CFD trading, with different hours depending on the service. It also has a general contact number and email addresses for support and press enquiries.

Location and contact

Level 20, Tower 3, International Towers, 300 Barangaroo Avenue, NSW 2000 - Sydney - Australia