OctaFX vs XM

OctaFX vs XM Comparison Table 2024
OctaFX	XM
Review 4.1	Review 4.4

OctaFX is an award-winning forex and CFD broker, founded in 2011. The Cyprus-based entity is regulated by the CySEC while the offshore branch is registered with SVGFSA. The ECN broker offers competitive trading conditions on its 80+ financial instruments, with tight spreads from 0.2 pips, fast execution speeds of 0.1 second and flexible leverage. OctaFX also offers two industry-leading platforms in MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, plus an in-house copy trading solution.	XM is a globally recognized forex and CFD broker with 10+ million clients in 190+ countries. Since 2009, this trusted broker has been known for its low fees on 1000+ instruments. XM is regulated by multiple financial bodies, including the ASIC and CySEC.
Customer Reviews
	4.3 Based on 4 XM customer reviews
Bonus Offer
Up to 50% deposit bonus	$30 No Deposit Bonus When You Register A Real Account
Comment by Reviewer
"OctaFX is a great pick for traders of all experience levels. Seasoned day traders will appreciate the ECN model with fast execution and tight spreads, while beginners will rate the user-friendly copy trading platform and low minimum deposit."	"XM is one of the best forex and CFD brokers we have tested. The flexible account types will suit a variety of short-term trading styles while the $5 minimum deposit and smooth sign-up process make it easy to start trading."
Pros
Demo account with access to unlimited virtual funds Bonuses and contests available (non-EU) Negative balance protection (Within EU) Comprehensive educational content High Leverage 1:500 (non-EU) Excellent copy trading service No deposit and withdrawal fees Offers Islamic accounts Low minimum deposit Highly rated broker MT4 and MT5 integration Commission-free trading Mobile app compatibility	XM continues to deliver diverse and multilingual educational materials and offers a useful live education schedule for its webinars and insights 1000+ instruments are available, including recently added thematic indices, providing exposure to emerging industries Transparent and low fees with spreads from 0.0 pips that will help protect day trading profit margins The broker offers premium research including market sentiment, fundamental insights and strategy builders Accessible trading accounts with a $5 minimum deposit and fast account opening Powerful MT4 and MT5 platforms are available with 60+ and 80+ technical charting tools XM is a hugely respected broker authorized by tier-one regulators
Cons
No stock trading Few payment methods Zero pip spreads unavailable The global entity is regulated offshore	There is weak regulatory oversight through the global entity There's $5 inactivity fee after only 3 months, though this won't affect active traders PayPal deposits are not supported
Awards
Most Secure Broker Indonesia 2022- International Business Magazine Best Global Broker Asia 2022- International Business Magazine Best Forex Broker Pakistan 2022- Global Brands Best Forex Broker India 2022- World Finance Best Mobile Trading Platform 2022- FXDailyInfo Best In Class For Social Copy Trading 2022- Forexbrokers.com Best Trading Conditions Asia 2021- World Business Outlook	The Best Crypto CFDs 2022 - Financial Expo Egypt Best FX Service Provider 2022 - City of London Wealth Management Awards Best MT4/MT5 Broker 2021 - DayTrading.com Best FX Educational Broker in the MENA region 2021 - Dubai Expo Awards Best Trading Experience 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Best FX Service Provider 2021 - City of London Wealth Management Awards Best Broker in Customer Service 2020 - FX168 Global Forex Broker of the Year 2020 - Global Forex Awards
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies	Forex, Stock CFDs, Turbo Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Precious Metals, Energies, Shares, Crypto, Futures
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$5
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5 AutoChartist	MT4 MT5
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay Mastercard Neteller Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet M-Pesa Neteller Perfect Money Skrill TransferWise Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
SVGFSA, CySEC	ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSC, FSCA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	0.2%
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
Yes (iOS & Android)	iOS, Android & Windows
App Review
OctaFX offers a user-friendly trading platform that can be used to take positions on major and minor currency pairs. Copy trading is also available via the broker’s in-house mobile application.	XM offer a mobile app for both Android and iOS that has been specifically tailored to each platform, maximizing the functionality of both. The app delivers the MT4 and MT5 software on the move, with full access to the broker’s 1000+ instruments. Where they shine is their dependability with minimal glitches and delays during testing. The built-in news, trading journal and push notifications also ensure you have everything you need to day trade from your hand.
Android App Rating
4.3	3.9
iOS App Rating
4.5	4.7
Auto Trading
Yes	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
Copy trading at OctaFX is offered through a proprietary platform and mobile app, as well as integration via the MetaTrader suites. Users can easily diversify portfolios by copying the most profitable traders. Track professionals and their performance live for smart investing, control your portfolio and view how your funds are invested and manage risks in real time.	XM global offers a pre-integrated signals service via the MT5 platform. Aspiring investors can view detailed performance metrics and copy the trades of strategy managers. It's easy to set up, only requiring a handful of steps after logging in to your MQL5 community account.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes (EAs)	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	Yes
Tournaments
No	Yes
Demo Competitions
Yes	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	$5
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR	USD EUR GBP AUD JPY ZAR CHF SGD PLN HUF
Stock Exchanges
Dow Jones FTSE UK Index Nasdaq	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver	Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
OctaFX offers leveraged CFDs on popular asset classes spanning forex, indices, commodities and cryptos. Traders benefit from ultra-fast execution speeds, reliable trading tools and zero commissions. There are also no restrictions on strategies, including hedging, scalping and automated trading.	Day traders can speculate on leveraged CFDs with zero commissions, spanning popular markets including currencies, equities and commodities. Additionally, the MetaTrader platforms collectively offer dozens of advanced technical indicators built for short-term strategies.
Leverage
1:30 (EU), 1:500 (Global)
FTSE Spread
1.8	1.5 pts
GBPUSD Spread
1.1	1.9
Oil Spread
0.7	0.03
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.002
Forex Trading
OctaFX offers leveraged trading on dozens of currencies with competitive spreads that average 0.9 pips on the EUR/USD. Clients also benefit from high-quality research from the team's analysts with insights into forex trends and news events, alongside technical analysis.	XM offers ultra low spreads across a wide range of forex assets with no re-quotes or hidden charges. Over 50 currency pairs are available, which is above the market average and is in line with one of our top award-winners, AvaTrade.
Forex App
OctaFX offers a user-friendly trading platform that can be used to take positions on major and minor currency pairs. Copy trading is also available via the broker’s in-house mobile application.	XM offer a mobile app for both Android and iOS that has been specifically tailored to each platform, maximizing the functionality of both. The app delivers the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms in your hand, with full forex trading and charting capabilities. Try it out today.
GBPUSD Spread
1.1	1.9
EURUSD Spread
0.7	1.6
EURGBP Spread
2.1	1.8
Assets
35	55+
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
Trade 30+ popular digital currencies paired with the USD, including big tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum. EU traders can access 1:2 leverage while global traders can access rates of up to 1:25 on major tokens. Cryptos can be traded around the clock, including on weekends.	XM offers a handful of cryptocurrencies against the USD via the South African entity only. These are tradable via CFDs with high leverage up to 1:500. You can explore major tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple with just a $30 deposit.
Spread
Variable	Variable
Coins
BTC LTC ETH ZEC SOL ADA DOT ATOM LINK AVAX BTB MANA MATIC NEAR IOTA DOGE DASH ALGO AAVE	BTC ETH LTC XRP BCH
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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