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CMC Markets

7.5/10

netotrade

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
4/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
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 netotrade was established in 2016 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. CMC Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; netotrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at CMC Markets and $250 at netotrade.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC Marketsnetotrade
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-F283
Founded19892016
CountryUKUSA
Clients10,000+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CMC Markets and netotrade, 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 netotrade). CMC Markets charges withdrawal fees while netotrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. CMC Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; netotrade does not. Overall, CMC Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

CMC Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while netotrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. netotrade supports social and copy trading features, which CMC Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCMC Marketsnetotrade
MT4YesYes
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 netotrade 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 Marketsnetotrade
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 netotrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). netotrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. netotrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

netotrade wins this category
FeatureCMC Marketsnetotrade
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 netotrade 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 Marketsnetotrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Italian, and NorwegianEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic