FBRForex Broker Rating
Adam Peters
Written by Adam Peters
Broker Analyst
Updated
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XM Review

Key Facts

Regulation
CySEC · FSCA · FSA+2 more
Broker Type
Market Maker
Min. Deposit
$5
Platforms
XM App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Fees
Low
Max Leverage
1:1000
Demo Account
Yes

Our Ratings

4.3
out of 5
Safety & Regulation4.5
Fees & Costs4.4
Platforms & Execution4.3
Education4.2

76% of retail FX and CFD accounts lose money.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Strong regulatory oversight
  • +Fast and easy account opening
  • +Broad global market access through CFDs
  • +Demo account available for practice trading
  • +Low minimum deposit
  • +Multiple fast and secure payment methods
  • +Multiple account currency options
  • +Negative balance protection
  • +No deposit or withdrawal fees (for most methods)
  • +Low forex trading fees
  • +Islamic (swap-free) accounts available
  • +High leverage trading capability
  • +User-friendly mobile and web proprietary platforms
  • +Supports MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms
  • +No restrictions on trading strategies
  • +Daily market analysis & research tools
  • +Great customer support service

Cons

  • Limited product offering
  • An inactivity fee after 90 days of account inactivity
  • No TradingView or cTrader integration

XM - At a Glance

Trading Conditions

Broker Type
Market Maker
Minimum Deposit
$5
Maximum Leverage
1:1000
Spread Type
Variable
Spread From
0.8 pips (Standard Account), 0.0 pips (Ultra Low Account), 0.0 pips (Zero Accounts)
Commission
Standard Account: No commission, Ultra Low Account: No commission, Zero Accounts: $3.50 commission per lot per side
Decimal Pricing
5 decimals
Minimum Lot Size
0.01
Maximum Lot Size
100
Hedging
Yes
Scalping
Yes
Assets Offered
Forex, CFDs

Account Types

Demo Account
Yes
Swap Free Account
Yes
Managed Account
No
PAMM / MAM Trading
No
Joint Account
No
Social / Copy Trading
Yes
Bonuses
Yes
Contests
Yes

Platforms & Tools

Trading Platforms
XM App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
One Click Trading
Yes
OCO Orders
Yes
Trailing Stop Loss
Yes
API Access
Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes

Company

Regulation
CySEC (Cyprua), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Belize), FSC (Mauritius)
Segregated Client Funds
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Headquarters
12 Richard & Verengaria Street, Araouzos Castle Court, 3rd Floor, 3042 Limassol, Cyprus
International Offices
United Arab Emirates, Greece, Belize, Cyprus, South Africa, Uruguay
Payment Methods
Bank Transfer, Local Bank Transfer, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Skrill, Neteller, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Perfect Money
Account Currencies
USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPY, AUD, HUF, PLN, ZAR, RUB, SGD
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Thai, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Vietnamese, Romanian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Bahasa Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, Korean, Bulgarian, Urdu, Hindi, Czech, Slovakian, Nepali, Mongolian, Cebuano, Serbian, Tagalog
Customer Support
Live Chat, Email, Phone

76% of retail FX and CFD accounts lose money.