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Caveo

8.4/10
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CMC Markets

7.5/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
10/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Caveo was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in variable, while CMC Markets was established in 1989 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Caveo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; CMC Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Caveo and $200 at CMC Markets.

Caveo wins this category
FeatureCaveoCMC Markets
Min. Deposit$0$200
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20161989
CountryvariableUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Caveo and CMC Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Caveo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at CMC Markets). CMC Markets charges withdrawal fees while Caveo does not, giving Caveo an edge for frequent withdrawers. CMC Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Caveo does not. Caveo charges deposit fees; CMC Markets does not. Overall, Caveo scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Caveo wins this category
FeatureCaveoCMC Markets
Min. Deposit$0$200
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Caveo offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while CMC Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCaveoCMC Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANWeb Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Caveo and CMC Markets compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureCaveoCMC Markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Caveo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while CMC Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCaveoCMC Markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Caveo and CMC Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Caveo supports 2 languages and CMC Markets supports 8, giving CMC Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCaveoCMC Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Italian, and Norwegian