CMC Markets is credited with conducting the first online FX transaction in 1996, which used the platform's proprietary MarketMaker software. The company's first office was established in Sydney, Australia, and it now has offices in New York and Toronto. Goldman Sachs currently has a 10% stake in CMC Markets. CFDs and spread betting enable traders to execute transactions. The spread varies, but it is quite competitive. On average, a trader can expect a spread of 0.8 pips or something in that range. CFDs and spread betting can be used to trade forex, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, shares, share baskets, and treasuries.
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