CMC Markets S&P 500 Spread & Trading Conditions 2026

CMC Markets quotes S&P 500 — the US500 index CFD tracking the S&P 500 — with a standard spread of 0.5 pts. 0.5 pts places it 12th out of the 25 brokers we track quoting S&P 500, level with the median of 0.5. On raw/ECN accounts the spread is typically 0.5 pts. Spreads are quoted in points.

Fee context from our review: Spreads are competitive, and the FX Active account rewards high-volume traders.

Across the 25 public brokers we track quoting S&P 500, CMC Markets ranks 12 against a median of 0.5. Ranked on published standard-account quotes — see our [methodology](/our-methodology/).

When trading S&P 500 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.

The S&P 500 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.