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Why CMC Markets CFD Contract Notes Can’t Be Imported

Navexa doesn’t support importing CMC CFD contract notes. Only CMC Invest stocks & ETFs can be imported automatically.

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Written by Tom Wilson
Updated this week

Navexa does not support importing CMC Markets CFD contract notes. Only stocks and ETFs from CMC Invest are supported for automatic trade imports.


Can I import CMC Markets CFD trades into Navexa?

No. Navexa does not support automated importing of CFD trades from CMC Markets.

Our contract note auto-forwarder and CSV importer are designed for exchange-listed stocks and ETFs only. CFDs, Forex, Options, and CFD Crypto are excluded.


Why don’t CFD contract notes work?

There are a few reasons CFD notes can’t be parsed:

  • Synthetic tickers: CMC creates custom symbols and synthetic pricing that don’t map to real exchange codes.

  • Confusing wording: Contract notes label CFDs as “Shares,” even though no real share is purchased.

  • Formatting issues: Notes contain inconsistent formats for prices and spreads.

  • FX baked in: Each note applies its own exchange rate, which clashes with how Navexa handles foreign currency.

Because of this, the auto-forwarder can’t reliably match or track these instruments.


Unsupported instruments in Navexa

Navexa does not support automated importing for:

  • CFD shares/stocks

  • CFD ETFs

  • CFD crypto

  • CFD options

  • CFD FX (forex contracts)

  • Short positions (any market)


How can I track CMC CFDs in Navexa?

If you want to include CFDs in your portfolio:

  • Manual entry: Add them as Custom Investments in Navexa.

  • Adjustments: You’ll need to manually record trades, funding charges, and P&L since CFDs aren’t tied to exchange pricing feeds.


Supported instruments for automated importing

✅ Stocks (ASX, NASDAQ, NYSE, etc.)
✅ ETFs
❌ CFDs (all types: shares, ETFs, crypto, options, FX)
❌ Options
❌ Forex
❌ CFD Crypto
❌ Short positions


📌 Tip: If you’d like to suggest CFD import support, you can post or upvote the idea on our Feedback Board.

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