FPMarkets vs XM Group Broker Comparison

Does FPMarkets or XM Group have lower trading costs and fees?

To compare the costs of trading at different brokers, our experts analyze both trading-specific fees, such as spreads, and non-trading fees, such as inactivity charges and payment costs.

To give an overall view of how cheap or expensive FPMarkets and XM Group are, we first considered the common fees on Standard Accounts. At FPMarkets the average spread for the EUR/USD currency pair is 1.1 pips, whilst at XM Group the spread is 1.

This shows that XM Group is the better option for low-cost forex trading.

When it comes to non-trading fees, FPMarkets charges for deposit, withdrawal. XM Group charges for inactivity. With this in mind, XM Group has lower non-trading fees.

When our experts analyzed the specific costs of both brokers, we found that is the better option.

*Based on Standard account type.

Which broker is safer, FPMarkets or XM Group?

In order to decide how safe our top-rated brokers are, our experts look at a number of factors. This includes what licenses the broker holds and how reputable those licenses are. We also consider the history of the broker, as a long-standing broker is often more reliable and trustworthy than a newer one.

FPMarkets is regulated by CySec, ASIC and offers client protection. XM Group is regulated by FCA, CySec, ASIC, IFSC and offers client protection.

Considering these two factors, and the general reputation and history of both brokers, we believe that XM Group is the safer broker.

How many trading instruments are available at FPMarkets and XM Group?

FPMarkets provides traders with 10,000+ instruments. This includes 61 currency pairs, 5 cryptocurrencies, and 10,000 stocks and shares. With FPMarkets, you can also trade CFDs.

In comparison, XM Group boasts 1,388 tradable instruments. XM Group offers 57 currency pairs, 0 cryptocurrencies, and 1184 stocks and shares. XM Group also allows CFD trading.

As XM Group has 1,388 and FPMarkets has 10,000+, a difference of 9999, this shows that XM Group offers more opportunities to diversify your trading portfolio.

Which broker offers the best trading platform, FPMarkets or XM Group?

When our experts review a broker, they open their own accounts and place trades via the broker’s trading platform. This allows them to fully evaluate the quality of the platform, how easy it is to use and what features it offers.

FPMarkets provides you with the ability to trade via 4 trading platforms, and XM Group has 3 trading platforms. Both brokers also offer research and trading tools, however FPMarkets has more.

Overall, our experts agree that FPMarkets boasts the better trading platform offering.

Which is better for beginners, FPMarkets or XM Group?

To decide how well-suited a broker is for beginner traders, our experts look at what educational materials are available, how accessible the minimum deposit limits are, the range of account types and whether or not you can practice trading with a demo account first.

Considering this, our reviews show that XM Group is the better broker for beginner traders as it offers a larger range of educational tools and materials. XM Group also has a minimum deposit of $.

Which broker is better overall?

Overall, our tested reviewing methodology proves that FPMarkets is the better broker in a range of key areas. You can learn more by reading our FPMarkets and XM Group reviews.