Comparison CMC Markets vs IQ Option

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare CMC Markets vs IQ Option. Which of them: CMC Markets or IQ Option a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. CMC Markets has a commission fee of 0.08% commission, and IQ Option has a commission fee of from 0.16%. For trading in Forex, the commission fee of CMC Markets is from 0.7 pips, while the commission fee of IQ Option is from 0.03%. We can also analyze commission fees for trading CFD: they are 0.08% commission in CMC Markets vs from 0.16% in IQ Option. And for summarizing a complete picture, we should see trading in the metal market, where these brikers provide the following commissions: from 0.3 pips and from 0.093% for CMC Markets and IQ Option, respectively. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading are provided to customers by CMC Markets and Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading are provided by IQ Option. As for platforms, CMC Markets offers Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while IQ Option offers Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. CMC Markets was established in 1987 in United Kingdom, and it is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CFTC. And IQ Option was established in 2013 in Seychelles, and it is regulated by Not Regulated. We can withdraw funds from CMC Markets with the help of Bank Wire, and its withdrawal fee is free. And IQ Option provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is free. The time for withdrawal in CMC Markets is 1 - 2 business days, and that one in IQ Option is within 1 business day.

As a result, the rating of CMC Markets is 4.8 stars versus that of IQ Option of 3.9 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
CMC Markets
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
IQ Option
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Metals
Cryptocurrency
CMC Markets
Stock
0.08% commission
ETFs
0.08% commission
Options
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 0.7 pips
CFDs
0.08% commission
Metals
From 0.3 pips
Cryptocurrency
N/A
IQ Option
Stock
From 0.16%
ETFs
From 0.018%
Options
From 0.035%
Forex Spreads
From 0.03%
CFDs
From 0.16%
Metals
From 0.093%
Cryptocurrency
From 0.064%

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
CMC Markets
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
IQ Option
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Web Platform
CMC Markets
Web Platform
IQ Option
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
CMC Markets
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
IQ Option
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
CMC Markets
Android App
iOS App
IQ Option
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency
CMC Markets
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency
IQ Option
Minimum deposit
$10
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
CMC Markets
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1 - 2 business days
Withdrawal Fee
Free
IQ Option
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Within 1 business day
Withdrawal Fee
Free

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
CMC Markets
Сountry of Origin
United Kingdom
Year Founded
1987
Regulated By
FCA, ASIC, CFTC
IQ Option
Сountry of Origin
Seychelles
Year Founded
2013
Regulated By
Not Regulated

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
CMC Markets
Phone
1 866 884 2608
Email
support@cmcmarkets.com
Live Chat
Yes
IQ Option
Phone
+44 20 8068 0760
Email
support@iqoption.com
Live Chat
Yes

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