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CMC Markets

7.5/10

Deltastock

5.4/10
7/10WinnerRegulation5/10
4/10WinnerFees2/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CMC Markets was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in UK, while Deltastock was established in 1998 and is based in Bulgaria. CMC Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Deltastock is regulated by Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) among others. CMC Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Deltastock has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at CMC Markets and $100 at Deltastock.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC MarketsDeltastock
Min. Deposit$200$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded19891998
CountryUKBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CMC Markets and Deltastock, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Deltastock has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at CMC Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Deltastock charges deposit fees; CMC Markets does not. Overall, CMC Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC MarketsDeltastock
Min. Deposit$200$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureCMC MarketsDeltastock
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CMC Markets and Deltastock compare. CMC Markets runs regular live webinars; Deltastock does not. Both provide video tutorials. CMC Markets publishes daily market commentary; Deltastock does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. CMC Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. CMC Markets scores higher overall in education and research.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC MarketsDeltastock
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureCMC MarketsDeltastock
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 CMC Markets and Deltastock offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. CMC Markets supports 8 languages and Deltastock supports 2, giving CMC Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCMC MarketsDeltastock
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Italian, and NorwegianEnglish, and Chinese