This comparison pits CMC Markets against Moomoo in a clash of platform depth, access, and pricing. The tension hinges on fees, IPO access, and international reach.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose CMC Markets if you value access to 20 exchanges and strong regulation.
Choose if…
Choose Moomoo if you want commission-free trading, IPO access, and extended hours.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | No minimum | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0.7 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity fee | £10/month (after 12 months) | None |
| Deposit fee | Free |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | CMC Markets | Moomoo |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Pass | Fail |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | — | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Pass |
| IPO access | Fail | Pass |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Pass | Pass |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
CMC Markets and Moomoo share the same editorial score of 4/5. One concrete differentiator: platform availability and account types differ between them.
CMC Markets starts from 0.7. Current spread data is not available for Moomoo. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit required. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Moomoo.
Both CMC Markets and Moomoo hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, CMC Markets provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
CMC Markets lists maximum leverage of 20:1, while Moomoo lists up to 1:4. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, ProRealTime, while Moomoo supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. Both provide Proprietary Web/Mobile. CMC Markets has exclusive access to MetaTrader 4 and ProRealTime.
Moomoo offers commission-free stock trading while CMC Markets does not according to our data. Commission-free trading can reduce costs for frequent traders. Always confirm the current fee structure directly on each broker's website.
CMC Markets scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
Moomoo wins for low cost trading due to commission-free trading.
Equally matched; both have multiple regulators and top-tier oversight.
Moomoo wins for long-term investors thanks to fractional shares.
CMC Markets wins for active traders with advanced platforms.
CMC Markets wins for global access with 20 exchanges.
| Free |
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferACHWire transferCheque |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | No | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | Yes |
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| IPO access | No | Yes |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | DFSA ASIC BaFin FCA FMA | SFC MAS ASIC SEC FINRA |
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| Platforms | Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 ProRealTime | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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CMC Markets and Moomoo are closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is IPO access, which Moomoo offers while CMC Markets does not.
Dig deeper into each broker’s features, fees, and regulation.
Score 4 / 5
Score 4 / 5
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