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XM

4.1(1.800 reviews)

Award-winning broker with extensive educational offerings

CySEC/ASIC/DFSA RegulatedSince 2009
82
Trust Score
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5 $
Min. Deposit
7
Instruments
CySEC/ASIC/DFSA
Regulation
3
Platforms

Key Features

Forex

Forex trading available

Stocks CFDs

Stocks CFDs trading available

Indices

Indices trading available

Commodities

Commodities trading available

Metals

Metals trading available

Energies

Energies trading available

Crypto CFDs

Crypto CFDs trading available

MT4

Trading Platform

MT5

Trading Platform

XM App

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Over 1,000 tradable instruments
  • Extensive webinars and education
  • Low minimum deposit ($5)
  • Triple regulation
  • Negative balance protection

Disadvantages

  • CFD trading only
  • Inactivity fee after 90 days

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About XM

XM was founded in 2009 in Limassol, Cyprus, and is an award-winning Forex and CFD broker with over 10 million clients in more than 190 countries. The broker is triple-regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), and DFSA (Dubai), providing a high level of international protection. XM is particularly known for its extensive educational offerings, including free webinars, seminars, and tutorials. The trading universe at XM comprises over 1,000 instruments, including Forex, stock CFDs, indices, commodities, metals, energies, and crypto CFDs. The Standard account offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while the XM Zero account provides spreads from 0.0 pips with a $3.50 commission. The very low minimum deposit of $5 and negative balance protection make XM an excellent choice for beginners and education-oriented traders.

XM FAQ

What is the minimum deposit at XM?
The minimum deposit at XM is only $5, making the broker one of the most accessible providers on the market. This applies to the Micro and Standard accounts.
What educational offerings does XM provide?
XM offers one of the most comprehensive educational programs in the industry, including free daily webinars in multiple languages, live seminars worldwide, video tutorials, market analyses, and a free demo account for practice.
Does XM offer negative balance protection?
Yes, XM offers negative balance protection to all clients. This means you can never lose more money than you have deposited in your trading account, regardless of market movements.
What account types does XM offer?
XM offers four account types: Micro (from 0.6 pips, small lots), Standard (from 0.6 pips, standard lots), XM Ultra Low (lower spreads), and XM Zero (from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission). All accounts include negative balance protection.
Does XM charge an inactivity fee?
Yes, after 90 days of inactivity, XM charges a monthly inactivity fee. It is recommended to perform at least one trading activity per quarter to avoid this fee.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at XM.

Tesla logo
Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
Apple logo
Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
SAP logo
Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
Amazon logo
Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
S&P 500 ETF logo
Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
Palantir logo
Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
MicroStrategy logo
Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
Coinbase logo
Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
Microsoft logo
Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade