Best CFD Brokers by Asset
Different brokers excel at different instruments. We match the desk to the asset.
Indices
US100, DE40, FTSE 100, NIKKEI 225, AUS200
Top pickIG
Best forLowest index spreads & extended hours
Risk note
High volatility around macro events (NFP, CPI, central bank decisions)
⏱ Cash indices: market hours only. Futures-based: near 24/5
Commodities
XAU/USD, XAG/USD, US Oil, Brent, Natural Gas
Top pickCMC Markets
Best forDeep commodity range including softs & metals
Risk note
Geopolitical supply shocks can gap 3-5% overnight
⏱ Metals: 23h/day. Energy: near 24/5 with rollover gaps
Crypto CFD
BTC/USD, ETH/USD, SOL/USD, ADA/USD
Top pickPepperstone
Best forTightest crypto spreads & weekend trading
Risk note
Extreme volatility (10-20% daily moves common). Weekend gaps.
⏱ Some brokers offer 24/7; others close Sat-Sun with gap risk
Forex
EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CNH
Top pickPepperstone
Best forRaw spreads from 0.0 pips on Razor account
Risk note
Leverage amplifies small moves. Carry cost on long-held positions.
⏱ 24/5, Sun 22:00 GMT – Fri 22:00 GMT
Single-Stock CFD
TSLA, NVDA, AAPL, AMZN, MSFT, BABA
Top pickSaxo
Best forTrue DMA access & widest equity range
Risk note
Earnings gaps, single-stock halt risk, dividend adjustments
⏱ Exchange hours only. No pre-market on most CFDs.