To become a multi-asset broker you need a platform that supports the new instruments (MT5 handles forex, CFDs, stocks and futures), liquidity for each asset class, licensed market data for exchange-traded instruments, risk settings for different trading hours, margins and corporate actions, and confirmation that your licence covers the new products. Most brokers add indices and commodities first, then stock CFDs and crypto CFDs.
- MT5 is the usual platform for multi-asset offers.
- Each asset class needs its own liquidity and symbol set-up.
- Exchange data for stocks carries licence fees.
- Stock CFDs need dividend and corporate-action handling.
- Check that your licence covers each new product.
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Clients increasingly expect more than forex. Adding asset classes can raise trading volume and retention, but each one brings new set-up work. Our multi-asset liquidity and market data services cover the main pieces.
What each asset class needs
| Asset class | Liquidity | Data | Special handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indices CFDs | CFD liquidity provider | Usually from the LP feed | Cash vs futures-based pricing, rollovers |
| Commodities | CFD liquidity provider | From the LP feed | Contract rollovers, trading sessions |
| Stock CFDs | Equity CFD liquidity | Exchange data, often licensed | Dividends, splits, corporate actions |
| Crypto CFDs | Crypto liquidity | Exchange or aggregated feeds | 24/7 trading, high volatility margins |
Platform and risk set-up
- Create symbols with correct contract sizes, sessions and holidays.
- Set margins per asset class; crypto and single stocks usually need higher margins.
- Decide routing per symbol: A-book, B-book or hybrid. See A-book vs B-book vs hybrid.
- Monitor exposure across asset classes with risk management tools.
Market data
Exchange-traded instruments often require licensed data, with fees per exchange and sometimes per user. Read live data for MetaTrader 5.
Licensing check
Some licences only cover certain products, and some regulators restrict crypto CFDs for retail clients. Confirm the scope of your licence before adding a product.
Suggested order
- Indices and commodities: easy wins with LP feeds.
- Stock CFDs on major markets.
- Crypto CFDs, where permitted.
General information written in November 2026, not legal or financial advice. Rules differ by country; confirm your plans with qualified advisers.