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FxPro vs XM Group
FxPro vs XM Group — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
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In short. Choose FxPro if you are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker. Choose XM Group if you want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit.
FxPro vs XM Group comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
FxPro leads
- FxPro
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- XM Group
- ahead on 2 dimensions
Cost per lot
FxPro: $10.00/lot, XM Group: $13.00/lot. Lower at FxPro.
Minimum deposit
FxPro: $100, XM Group: $5. Smaller minimum at XM Group.
Maximum leverage
FxPro: 1:500, XM Group: 1:1000. Higher leverage at XM Group.
Regulator and licence
FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA, XM Group: ASIC, CySEC, IFSC. Stronger licensing at FxPro.
Trading platforms
FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge, XM Group: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader. Wider platform choice at FxPro.
Pros and cons
FxPro
Pros
- ✓Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history
- ✓cTrader / Raw: ~0.3 typical spread + $7 round-turn ≈ $10/lot — transparent ECN pricing
Cons
- ✕MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
- ✕FCA entity only for UK clients; non-UK retail routes to CySEC or offshore SCB
- ✕Inactivity fee $15/month after 6 months of inactivity
- ✕Does not accept US, Iran, or Canada residents (broker states other restrictions exist but does not enumerate)
XM Group
Pros
- ✓$5 minimum makes starting cheap
- ✓Well-made educational content for beginners
Cons
- ✕Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list
- ✕Inactivity fee ~$5/month after extended inactivity
- ✕EU retail routed to stricter CySEC branch; XM Global offshore entity handles higher-leverage non-EU flow
- ✕Does not accept US, Canada, Israel, or Iran residents (broker states other restrictions exist but does not enumerate)
Who should choose which
Choose FxPro if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
- ✓You day-trade or scalp and open a cTrader or Raw Spread account — ~$10/lot round-turn is competitive with ECN-focused peers
- ✓You want native-currency settlement in CHF, PLN, AUD, or ZAR — the widest fiat-wallet range in our list
- ✓You have $100+ to start and value operating history (20 years, publicly-listed parent)
- ✓You want crypto funding (BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside cards and bank transfers
Choose XM Group if:
- ✓You want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
- ✓You use payment methods other brokers charge fees on — XM's "no-fees" policy covers most card and e-wallet provider charges
- ✓You're in AU retail and want ASIC + CySEC double cover
- ✓You're a beginner who values broker-provided educational content as part of the onboarding
- ✓You need Western Union or MoneyGram funding — rare support among our brokers
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Frequently asked
Which is better — FxPro or XM Group?+
Across our 5 dimensions: FxPro leads in 3, XM Group in 2, ties: 0. Overall verdict: FxPro. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: FxPro — $10.00, XM Group — $13.00. Lower at FxPro.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: FxPro — $100, XM Group — $5. Easier onboarding at XM Group.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge. XM Group: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader.
Who regulates each broker?+
FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA. XM Group: ASIC, CySEC, IFSC.