CMC Markets vs Fusion Markets: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare CMC Markets and Fusion Markets — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, CMC Markets edges ahead (4.0/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaCMC MarketsFusion Markets
Overall score 4.0 3.9
Regulation & safety 4.0 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.5
Platform & assets 4.5 3.5
User support 4.0 4.0
Trust score80/10076/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsProprietary web platform (Next Generation), MetaTrader 4, TradingView (integrated), Mobile appMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView
Fee modelSpread & commission model varies per product — details not yet verifiedVery low commission — among the lowest in the industry
Pros & cons
- Public company (LSE FTSE 250, since 1989) regulated by the FCA + Bermuda Monetary Authority
- Highly regarded Next Generation platform + MT4 + TradingView integration
- Broad coverage: forex/share/index CFDs, spread betting, and share dealing
- Historical note: ASIC once ordered retail-client remediation over margin-netting breaches
- Focus on leveraged CFD/spread betting products — high-risk
- Not the choice for those chasing the cheapest cost/raw ECN
- One of the lowest costs in the industry (very small commission)
- ASIC regulation + wide platform selection
- Well-regarded support
- A relatively new (2019) & small broker
- Many clients via the VFSC Vanuatu entity (light regulation)
- Leverage is high-risk
Regulation at a glance
CMC Markets
Regulated by the FCA in the UK; holds an additional license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250).
Fusion Markets
Australian (2019) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu for the global entity), FSA (Seychelles).