- Good Money Guide experts rate the CMC Invest App positively, highlighting its zero-commission trading for general investment accounts and a user-friendly interface. However, they note limitations such as the absence of fractional shares and the lack of limit or stop orders, which may affect trading strategies.
- Across 237 user reviews on Good Money Guide, averaging 4.2/5, customers frequently commend the app's ease of use, efficient customer service, and competitive spreads. Many users appreciate the platform's reliability and quick execution of trades, while some suggest improvements for the mobile app's user interface.
CMC Invest App Expert rating
Our expert rating is the average of the areas listed here, each scored out of 5 by our team.- Pricing4.5
- Market Access3.5
- Online Platform4.0
- Customer Service4.0
- Research & Analysis3.5
Pros
- Zero commission
- No custody fee for GIAs
- Low FX conversion fee of 0.5%
Cons
- No fractional shares
- No limit or stop orders
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Our verdict
The CMC Invest app lets you invest in major UK shares, US stocks and ETFs without having to pay commission when you deal. The app is free to use when investing in a general investment account, however, you can upgrade to a Plus account which includes a flexible stocks and shares ISA, access to UK mid-cap shares and a USD wallet.
Capital at risk
Summary
- Investments: Shares & ETFs
- Minimum deposit: £0
- Account types: GIA, ISA
- Account charge: £0 – £10 per month
- Dealing fee: £0
Fees: General investment accounts are commission and fee free. ISA accounts cost £10 a month and are included in the Plus plan. For US shares there is a 0.5% conversion fee.
App: CMC Invest’s app gives you access to major stocks, and has a screener to help search for potential investments.
Customer reviews for CMC Markets
Customer ratings come from reviews left on this site. Every review is read and approved before it is published.Based on 237 reviews
- Excellent52%
- Very good22%
- Basic18%
- Poor6%
- Bad2%
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Easy to use
Easy to use
gimmicky, too pushy for you...
gimmicky, too pushy for you to trade
Good
Good
Easy to navigate
Easy to navigate
Good
Good
No thoughts
No thoughts
Good
Good
Very good, no requotes
Very good, no requotes
Great leverage
Great leverage
Great platform with a lot...
Great platform with a lot of useful tools.
Very professional
Very professional
ok
ok
It's a trusted platform ever
It's a trusted platform ever
Good value and instrument availability
Good value and instrument availability
x
x
Good graphics and useful informative...
Good graphics and useful informative info.
Good
Good
great service
great service
Good for CFD's.
Good for CFD's.
fine
fine
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