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Comparing CMC Markets and IG. Sources checked 9 November 2026.
| Research field | CMC Markets | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Source-named GB CFD entity | CMC Markets UK plc | IG Markets Ltd |
| Provider-stated FCA reference | 173730 | 195355 |
| Documented platform options | Broker web / mobile, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Broker web / mobile, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, ProRealTime |
| Research question | Separate the proprietary platform from the MetaTrader account. | Distinguish the CFD entity from other IG account types. |
| Important qualification | A platform’s product library, order types and account pricing can differ. The presence of an instrument on one CMC platform does not establish that it is available on another. | An investment account, spread betting account and CFD account are different products. A platform feature or fee quoted for one should not be carried over to another. |
| Profile | Read CMC Markets research ↗ | Read IG research ↗ |
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