CMC Markets Plc, along with its subsidiaries, provides a platform for investing, trading, and brokerage in the United Kingdom, Australia, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Trading and Investing. The Trading segment offers online trading of financial instruments such as contracts for difference and financial spread betting across shares, indices, foreign currencies, commodities, and treasuries, serving short-term investment and hedging needs. The Investing segment provides online stockbroking and other investing services, serving retail, professional, stockbroking, and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.