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CFD Types: Direct Market Access (DMA) VS Market Maker (MM) - The Pros & Cons Two major types of CFD models exist. One is called Direct Market Access (DMA), and the other is termed Market Maker (MM). They each have their own advantageous and disadvantageous. Direct Market Access Contracts For Difference can be traded by the Direct Market Access method. Direct Market Access allows for complete transparency of transaction with no middle man adjusting prices – just you and the open market. Market Maker Trading through a middle man, or a Market Maker, is another option available. Essentially, he takes the real market and then using it as a baseline, creates his own. Pros and Cons Each method has its own unique advantageous and disadvantageous ranging from competitive price and transparency, to the amount of choice. This may appear like a complete slam-dunk against the Market Maker model. DMA vs MM? Most people trading the top stocks on the ASX will choose to use the Direct Access Model. However, certain traders will choose to use the Market Maker for another reason.