XM vs Interactive Brokers

XM vs Interactive Brokers Comparison Table 2023
XM Interactive Brokers
4.4
4.3

Interactive Brokers is #12 in our CFD broker rankings.

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XM is a globally recognized forex and CFD broker with 10+ million clients in 190+ countries. Since 2009, this trusted CySEC-regulated broker has been well-known for its low spreads and competitive fees on 1000+ instruments. XM offers both the MT4 and MT5 platforms.

IB Boast a huge market share of global trading. With a minimum deposit of $10,000 however, they remain an option for larger traders only.

Pros
  • Beginner-friendly education tools including podcasts and expert-led webinars in 9 languages
  • Premium research including market sentiment, fundamental insights and strategy builders
  • Accessible trading accounts with a $5 minimum deposit and easy account opening
  • Powerful MT4 and MT5 platforms available via web, desktop or mobile
  • Reliable 24/5 customer support in over 25 languages
  • Hugely respected brand with 30+ industry awards
  • Transparent fees with spreads from 0.0 pips
  • 1000+ instruments including 50+ forex pairs
Cons
  • $5 inactivity fee
  • Traders from the US not accepted
Awards
  • 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
  • Best Customer Service Experience 2020 – Global Business Awards
  • Global Forex Broker of the Year 2020 - Global Forex Awards
  • Best FX Service Provider for 2020 - City of London Wealth Management Awards
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Bonus
Free VPN Services
Instruments
Forex CFDs, Commodity CFDs, Equity Indices CFDs, Precious Metals CFDs, Energy CFDs, Stocks Stocks, Futures, E-minis, Options, CFD, Forex, Crypto, Exchange Linked Warrants
Demo Account
Yes Yes
Minimum Deposit
$5 $10000
Payment Methods
Multiple local payment methods available
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots $100
Regulator
IFSC, DFSA, CySEC, ASIC, FCA, BaFin, CNMV, MNB, CONSOB, ACPR, FIN-FSA, KNF, AFM, FI SEC, FCA, IIROC, SFC
Margin Trading
Yes Yes
Margin Rate
1.55 - 2.59%
MetaTrader 4
Yes No
MetaTrader 5
Yes No
cTrader
No No
AlgoTrader
No Yes
OmniTrader
No Yes
TradingView
No No
Autochartist
No No
eSignal
No Yes
Trading Central
No Yes
STP Account
No Yes
ECN Account
Yes No
DMA Account
No Yes
MAM Account
No Yes
PAMM Account
No No
LAMM Account
No No
Demat Account
No No
AI / Machine Learning
No Yes
Robo Advisor
No No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes No
Market Maker
Yes No
P2P Trading
No No
Spot Trading
Yes Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android & Windows iOS, Android and Windows
Auto Trading
Yes (EAs)
Copy Trading
Yes No
Copy Trading Platform
XM offers over copy trading on MT4 and MT5. Integrated signals can be used to inform trades, including buy and sell decisions and entry and exit points.
Social Trading
No No
Trade Signals
Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes No
Tournaments
No No
Demo Competitions
No No
Ethical Investing
No No
Custodial Account
No No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No No
Inactivity Fee
0
Islamic Account
Yes No
Account Currencies
  • USD
  • EUR
  • GBP
  • CAD
  • AUD
  • JPY
  • ZAR
  • CHF
  • PLN
  • USD
  • EUR
  • GBP
  • CAD
  • AUD
  • INR
  • JPY
  • SEK
  • NOK
  • DKK
  • CHF
  • HUF
Stock Exchanges
Commodities
CFD Trading
Speculate on rising and falling prices with leveraged CFDs spanning popular financial markets. Users get low spreads and high-quality market insights to support CFD trading.
Leverage
1:500 1:50
FTSE Spread
1.5 pts (var) 0.005% (£1 Min)
GBPUSD Spread
2.1 (var) Commission (.20 pts x trade value)
Oil Spread
0.05 (var) N/A
Stocks Spread
0.1% (var) From 0.003 per share, variable
Forex Trading
XM offers ultra low spreads across a range of forex markets with no re-quotes or hidden charges. Forex can be traded 24/5 on desktop, web and mobile.
Forex App

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
2.1 pips (var) Commission (.20 pts x trade value)
EURUSD Spread
1.6 pips (var) Commission (.20 pts x trade value)
EURGBP Spread
2 pips (var) Commission (.20 pts x trade value)
Assets
55+ 70+
Currency Indices
  • USD
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading not offered
Coins
  • BTC
  • LTC
  • ETH
  • XRP
Crypto Lending
No No
Crypto Mining
No No
Crypto Staking
No No
Auto Market Maker
No No
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