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CMC Markets

7.5/10

justforex

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
4/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CMC Markets was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in UK, while justforex was established in 2010 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. CMC Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; justforex has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at CMC Markets and $250 at justforex.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC Marketsjustforex
Min. Deposit$200$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F265
Founded19892010
CountryUKUK
Clients10,000+1,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CMC Markets and justforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CMC Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at justforex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. CMC Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; justforex does not. Overall, CMC Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC Marketsjustforex
Min. Deposit$200$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

CMC Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while justforex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. justforex supports social and copy trading features, which CMC Markets does not offer. CMC Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC Marketsjustforex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 justforex 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. CMC Markets scores higher overall in education and research.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC Marketsjustforex
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 justforex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). justforex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. justforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

justforex wins this category
FeatureCMC Marketsjustforex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 justforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCMC Marketsjustforex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Italian, and NorwegianEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic