XTB vs Libertex
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3.6
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 Traders from US not accepted
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Traders from US not accepted
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XTB is one of the largest stock exchange-listed forex and CFD brokers in the world, offering access to over 5800 instruments on their xStation platform. They boast 700,000 active traders, 20 years experience and authorization from tier-one regulators, including the UK's FCA. |
Libertex is a well-known broker, established in 2012. The regulated brand has served numerous clients and is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission with license number 164/12. Libertex offers CFD trading on 250+ underlying assets, including through an innovative and user-friendly proprietary web trader platform. Choose between CFDs on forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, stocks, indices and ETFs, which are available with tight spreads and low commissions. |
| 81% of retail accounts lose money. | 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. |
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| Comment by Reviewer | |
| "XTB is a great option for beginners with a user-friendly platform, no minimum deposit and low trading fees. The free education center is also a bonus, as well as the straightforward account opening process." | "Libertex will appeal to both beginner and experienced traders thanks to its easy-to-use platform and low fees. The brand is also a good pick for share dealing with commission-free stock investing." |
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| Instruments | |
| CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | CFDs on Forex, Cryptocurrencies, Metals, Indices, Stocks, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, ETFs |
| Demo Account | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Deposit | |
| $0 | €100 |
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| Minimum Trade | |
| 0.01 Lots | €20 |
| Regulator | |
| FCA, CySEC, IFSC, KNF, DFSA | CySEC |
| Margin Trading | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Margin Rate | |
| 4.5% | |
| STP Account | |
| Yes | No |
| ECN Account | |
| No | 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 | No |
| Mobile Apps | |
| iOS, Android & Windows | iOS, Android + Browser |
| Auto Trading | |
| Yes | |
| Copy Trading | |
| No | No |
| Social Trading | |
| No | No |
| Trade Signals | |
| Yes | |
| VPS Hosting | |
| Yes | No |
| Tournaments | |
| No | No |
| Demo Competitions | |
| No | No |
| Ethical Investing | |
| Yes | No |
| Custodial Account | |
| No | No |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | |
| Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fee | |
| $0 | Yes - if the client is inactive for 180 calendar day. Applies to clients with a total account balance less than 5000 euros (4500 GBP, 5300 CHF, 22500 PLN respectively) |
| Islamic Account | |
| Yes | No |
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| CFD Trading | |
| Trade a large suite of 2100 CFDs with ultra-fast execution speeds and 24-hour trading. You can build a diverse portfolio with access to forex, indices, commodities, cryptos, stocks and ETFs. Retail traders also get negative balance protection and zero commissions. | Libertex's list of CFDs covers a decent range of tradeable underlying assets, but there isn't much depth with only around 250 in total. Leverage up to 1:30 for retail clients is available in accordance with CySEC regulations, and traders can choose between three excellent trading platforms. Best of all are the tight spreads available on all markets and the zero commissions on investments in stocks. |
| Leverage | |
| 1:500 | Up to 1:30 (Retail) |
| FTSE Spread | |
| 0.08% | Variable |
| GBPUSD Spread | |
| 0.1 pips | Variable |
| Oil Spread | |
| 0.03 pips | Variable |
| Stocks Spread | |
| 0.2% variable | Variable |
| Forex Trading | |
| Trade 48 currency pairs with low spreads from 0.1 pips and leverage up to 1:30 (EU) and 1:500 (Global). Micro lot trading is also available and new currency traders can make near-instant deposits with no fees. | Libertex offers CFD trading on 50+ forex pairs, offering long and short opportunities. Its strength comes in its tight spreads – we were offered 0.2 pips for EUR/USD. |
| Forex App | |
With over 1 million downloads and a rating of 4.5*, XTB deliver a mobile trading platform that users love. Slick and reliable, the app boasts a range of extra features including advanced charts and market sentiment indicators. Download xStation by XTB here. |
Libertex offers an iOS and Android-compatible mobile app with advanced features and trading tools. Users can make deposits, execute positions and analyze the markets in a few swipes. Traders can also flick between live and demo mode with one tap. |
| GBPUSD Spread | |
| 0.1 | From 0.2 |
| EURUSD Spread | |
| 0.2 | From 0.2 |
| EURGBP Spread | |
| 0.1 | From 0.2 |
| Assets | |
| 45+ | 50+ |
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| Cryptocurrency | |
| XTB offers an excellent range of crypto markets, all with competitive spreads. They also offer intra-crypto pairs such as ETH/BTC and DSH/BTC. Cryptos can be traded 24/7 in a secure environment with transparent accounts. | With 70+ cryptocurrencies available to trade via CFDs with tight spreads, low commissions and overnight swap fees, Libertex is a great option for crypto CFD traders. The list of crypto CFDs includes the usual major players like Bitcoin and a good variety of lesser-known cryptos such as Tezos. |
| Spread | |
| From 0.22% | Variable |
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| Crypto Lending | |
| No | No |
| Crypto Mining | |
| No | No |
| Crypto Staking | |
| No | No |
| Auto Market Maker | |
| No | No |
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| 81% of retail accounts lose money. | 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. |
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