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CMC Markets Gold Spread & Trading Conditions 2026
Gold trading at CMC Markets: standard spread 0.30, raw/ECN 0.30. Min deposit $0, leverage 1:30 (Retail) | 1:500 (Pro), commission $0 (Spread only for Forex/Indices CFDs).
By BrokerAnalysis Research Desk•Updated 2026-08-05•Fact-checked by BrokerAnalysis Editorial Team
What are CMC Markets gold spread?
Gold trading at CMC Markets: standard spread 0.30, raw/ECN 0.30. Min deposit $0, leverage 1:30 (Retail) | 1:500 (Pro), commission $0 (Spread only for Forex/Indices CFDs).
Gold Spread
0.30
Raw/ECN Spread
0.30
Min Deposit
$0
Max Leverage
1:30 (Retail) | 1:500 (Pro)
Commission
$0 (Spread only for Forex/Indices CFDs)
Execution
Market Maker
CMC Markets Gold Spread
CMC Markets quotes Gold — the XAU/USD gold spot contract — with a standard spread of 0.30. On raw/ECN accounts the spread is typically 0.30. Spreads are quoted in points.
Fee context from our review: Spreads are competitive, and the FX Active account rewards high-volume traders.
Gold Trading Conditions
When trading Gold at CMC Markets:
**Minimum deposit**: $0
**Maximum leverage**: 1:30 (Retail) | 1:500 (Pro)
**Commission**: $0 (Spread only for Forex/Indices CFDs)
**Execution**: Market Maker
**Platforms**: Next Generation, MT4
Spreads shown are indicative of the account types we assess. Raw/ECN accounts generally charge a per-lot commission in exchange for tighter raw spreads, while standard accounts build costs into the spread itself.
What Determines the Gold Spread
The Gold spread is driven by liquidity depth, market volatility, the time of day (London and New York sessions are tightest), and the account model you choose. CMC Markets supports MT4 for spread-sensitive execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
CMC Markets quotes a Gold spread of 0.30 on standard accounts, and 0.30 on raw/ECN accounts.
CMC Markets's commission model is: $0 (Spread only for Forex/Indices CFDs). On raw/ECN accounts the spread is tighter and a per-lot commission applies; standard accounts typically bundle costs into the spread.
The minimum deposit at CMC Markets is $0.
The Gold spread at CMC Markets is 0.30. Raw/ECN accounts quote 0.30 — compare against our best low-spread broker rankings for context.
CMC Markets offers these platforms: Next Generation, MT4. MT4 is supported.