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CMC Markets S&P 500 Spread & Trading Conditions 2026
S&P 500 trading at CMC Markets: standard spread 0.5 pts, raw/ECN 0.5 pts. 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 sp500 spread?
S&P 500 trading at CMC Markets: standard spread 0.5 pts, raw/ECN 0.5 pts. Min deposit $0, leverage 1:30 (Retail) | 1:500 (Pro), commission $0 (Spread only for Forex/Indices CFDs).
S&P 500 Spread
0.5 pts
Raw/ECN Spread
0.5 pts
Min Deposit
$0
Max Leverage
1:30 (Retail) | 1:500 (Pro)
Commission
$0 (Spread only for Forex/Indices CFDs)
Execution
Market Maker
CMC Markets S&P 500 Spread
CMC Markets quotes S&P 500 — the US500 index CFD tracking the S&P 500 — with a standard spread of 0.5 pts. 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.
S&P 500 Trading Conditions
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.
What Determines the S&P 500 Spread
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
CMC Markets quotes a S&P 500 spread of 0.5 pts on standard accounts, and 0.5 pts 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 S&P 500 spread at CMC Markets is 0.5 pts. Raw/ECN accounts quote 0.5 pts — compare against our best low-spread broker rankings for context.
CMC Markets offers these platforms: Next Generation, MT4. MT4 is supported.