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XM

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7.9
🌍BAFINCyprusCySECBelize / Mauritius / BVIFSCSeychellesFSA
Founded 2009CyprusLimassol, Cyprus

XM (XM Group) Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cyprus, XM Group stands as one of the world's premier forex and CFD brokers. With a client base of over 15 million traders across 190+ countries and multiple top-tier regulatory licenses including CySEC and ASIC, XM offers access to 1,400+ trading instruments across MT4, MT5, and TradingView. Renowned for tight spreads, flexible leverage, and an exceptional suite of educational resources, XM remains a trusted destination for investors worldwide.

Trading Cost Overview

InstrumentSpread CostSwap LongSwap ShortRebateNet Cost
XAUUSD$26/lot00$8.1/lot$17.90/lot
EURUSD$20/lot00$3.6/lot$16.40/lot
GBPUSD$24/lot00$3.6/lot$20.40/lot
USDJPY$25/lot00$2.7/lot$22.30/lot

Account Types

Account TypeMin DepositBase CurrencyLeverageCommissionSwap Type
Standard50USD, EUR1:10000Swap-free available
Micro50USD, EUR1:10000Swap-free available
Ultra Low50USD, EUR1:10000Swap-free available

Execution Details

Max Leverage

1:1000

Margin Call / Stop-out

100% / 50%

Execution Type

Market / Instant

Trading Hours (Server Time GMT+0)

ForexSun 22:00 - Fri 22:00
Gold/SilverSun 23:00 - Fri 22:00
IndicesMon 00:00 - Fri 21:00

Platforms

MT4MT5TradingviewCopytrading

Markets

XAUUSDEURUSDGBPUSDUSDJPY

Rebate Details

AccountInstrumentRebateAuto RebateRebate Cycle
StandardXAUUSD$8.1/lotYesDaily
StandardEURUSD$3.6/lotYesDaily
StandardGBPUSD$3.6/lotYesDaily
StandardUSDJPY$2.7/lotYesDaily

Regulation & Safety

RegulatorEntityLicense IDJurisdictionProtection
BAFINXMN/AGermanySegregated accounts
CySECXM CyprusN/ACyprus€20,000 ICF
FSCXM Global8557558Belize / InternationalSegregated accounts
FSAXMSD90SeychellesSegregated accounts

XM score-based review

XM currently scores 7.9/10 on Cloud Speed. The strongest signal is Transparency, while Tools is the area traders should review more carefully before opening an account.

Strongest signals

Transparency10.0/10

Transparency scores 10.0/10, which is one of the stronger parts of the XM profile.

Regulation8.0/10

Regulation scores 8.0/10, which is one of the stronger parts of the XM profile.

What to verify

Tools7.0/10

Tools scores 7.0/10, so traders should confirm the latest broker terms instead of relying on one headline metric.

Risk model7.5/10

Risk model scores 7.5/10, so traders should confirm the latest broker terms instead of relying on one headline metric.

Who it may fit

XM is most useful to compare when you care about XAUUSD net cost ($17.9/lot), platform support (MT4, MT5, Tradingview, Copytrading), minimum deposit (50), and automatic rebate handling.

Opening checklist

  • Confirm the account entity and regulation references: BAFIN, CySEC, FSC, FSA.
  • Check whether your country, account type, and platform qualify for the displayed rebate.
  • Confirm deposit, withdrawal, leverage, stop-out, and rebate payout terms before funding.

XM trading cost and rebate notes

XM is listed with XAUUSD cost data showing $26/lot spread cost, $8.1/lot rebate, and an estimated $17.9/lot net cost. These figures help traders compare the practical cost after rebates instead of looking at spread or rebate in isolation.

XM supports MT4, MT5, Tradingview, Copytrading and covers markets such as XAUUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY. Traders should first confirm that the broker supports the platform, account type, and instrument they actually plan to trade.

XM regulation references include BAFIN, CySEC, FSC, FSA. Regulation, licensed entity, regional eligibility, funding rules, and withdrawal terms should all be reviewed before opening an account.

Frequently asked questions

XM

Up to $8.10/lot rebate

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Forex and CFD trading involve risk. Rebates, account terms, and availability may vary by broker, region, and regulation. Review the Risk Disclaimer before opening an account.

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