Shares trading
- Get exposure to 10,000+ shares from over 20 countries
- Trade 24/5 on 67 US stocks, including the magnificent seven
- Experience ultra-fast execution1, with no partial fills
- Enjoy experienced customer service, available 24/5
Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Protected up to £85,0003
FTSE 250 group
What is shares trading?
Shares trading, also known as stock trading, is the process of speculating on the price movement of publicly trading companies.
With us, you can trade on shares via spread betting or CFDs, which allow you to go long if you think a share price will rise, or go short if you think that it'll fall, without taking ownership of the underlying stock.
Why trade shares with us?
Your favourites in one place
Spread bet or trades CFDs on over 10,000 shares, including the 250 biggest UK shares and the most popular US stocks.
Professional research
Free access to quantitative equity analysis from Morningstar.
Minimal slippage
With fully automated, lightning-fast execution in 0.0030 seconds1.
No partial fills
Get the trade you want – we don't reject or partially fill trades based on size.
Trade 24/5 on blue-chip US stocks
Trade on 67 popular US stocks from 1am Monday to 10pm Friday (UK time).
No currency risk
Avoid the risk of currency fluctuations which may otherwise impact returns, when you spread bet.
Powerful technology you can rely on
Mobile app
2024 Winner
Best Mobile Trading Platform
ADVFN International Financial Awards
Get the functionality of our web platform in your pocket with mobile-optimised charting, full order-ticket features and real-time alerts.
Web platform
2023 Winner
No.1 Web Platform
ForexBrokers.com Awards
We've invested over £100m into our award-winning platform4, creating pioneering technology that suits all styles of trading.
TradingView
No.1 platform for traders and investors8
Connect your CMC Markets account to TradingView and trade on its world- renowned charting platform, used by over 90 million traders and investors.
Spread betting and trading CFDs on these stocks does not imply endorsement by Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, NVIDIA, or Tesla. These companies are not affiliated with, and do not endorse this trading service.
Trade 24/5 on 67 US stocks
From 17 June 2025, we’re extending the trading hours on 67 popular US stocks, allowing you to go long or short on Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla and more, from 1am Monday to 10pm Friday (UK time).
- React to earnings reports, market news and events throughout the trading week
- Manage your open positions during the trading session or out of hours
- Enjoy a seamless trading experience, with access to the same order types and execution
What other traders are saying about CMC Markets
As a financial services pioneer, we‘ve got the expertise allied to over 35 years‘ industry experience.That‘s why 1.5 million+ global traders and investors put their confidence in us.5
Shares trading costs
Speculate on over 10,000+ shares and get exposure to the world's largest companies from Apple to Lloyds Banking Group, via spread betting and CFDs, with spreads from as low as 0.10 points.
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Pricing is indicative. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Account types for every trader
Tight spreads on 12,000 instruments, volume-based discounts, no hidden fees.
Spread betting
A tax-efficient6 way of speculating on the price movement of global financial instruments.
Go long or short on 12,000 instruments- Trade with leverage
- CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
- Tax-free profits6
- MT4 platform available
Available schemes: Price+, Alpha
CFD trading
Trade on the price movement of underlying financial assets, with no stamp duty on profits6
- Go long or short on 12,000 instruments
- Trade with leverage
- CMC web platform, iOS and Android app
- Pay no stamp duty on CFD trading profits6
- MT4 platform available
Available schemes: Price+, Alpha
Unlock your potential
Our premium membership for traders who want more from their trading account.
- Save from 5% to 40%2 on spreads
- Earn up to 3% interest on the available equity in your account7
- Priority customer service
News
analysisThe Week Ahead: US inflation, Oracle earnings, UK growth
Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 9 June, and view our key events calendar.
M. - 06 Jun 2025analysisThe Week Ahead: ECB rate decision, US jobs, Broadcom earnings
Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 2 June, and view our key events calendar.
M. - 30 May 2025analysisThe Week Ahead: US growth, PCE inflation; Nvidia earnings
Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 26 May, and view our key events calendar.
M. - 23 May 2025
Spread Betting & CFD Trading
Ready to get started?
Start trading with a live account or try a demo with £10,000 of virtual funds.
Do you have any questions?
Email us at [email protected] or call us on +44 (0)20 7170 8200 (Lines open 24hrs, Monday to Friday)
10.0040 seconds spread bet and CFD median trade execution time on CMC Markets' web and mobile platforms, 1 April 2023-31 March 2024.
2Max discount in tier. Discounts are based on our tiered-volume discount scheme and are variable per product. View our Price+ page for more details.
3FSCS is an independent body that offers protection to customers of financial services firms that have failed. The compensation amount may be up to £85,000 per eligible person, per firm. Eligibility conditions apply. Please contact the FSCS for more information.
4Recent awards include: Best Mobile Trading Platform and Best Spread Betting & CFD Education Tools, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2025; No.1 for Commissions & Fees & No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2025; Best-in-class for Overall Excellence, Mobile Trading App, Platform & Tools, Research, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2025; Best Mobile Trading Platform, Professional Trader Awards 2024; Best Mobile Trading Platform, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024; No.1 Most Currency Pairs, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2024; Best Forex Broker, Good Money Guide Awards 2023.
51.621 million unique user logins for the CMC Markets invest and CFD platforms globally, as at August 2024.
6Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and can change or may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
8According to SimilarWeb data, January 2025.