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FBS vs HFM

Compare FBS and HFM side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FBS

FBS

High-leverage forex and CFD traders

FBS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, offering six account types, MetaTrader 4 and 5, and a minimum …

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HFM

HFM

Active forex and CFD traders

HFM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2010, regulated across six jurisdictions, offering 1,000…

Head-to-head comparison

FBS vs HFM
Feature FBS HFM
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC FCA, CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, CMA, FSA
Best for High-leverage forex and CFD traders Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
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Futures
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Margin
Demo Account

Pros & cons

FBS

FBS

Pros

  • Minimum deposit from USD 1 on Cent account
  • Six account types including commission-free and raw-spread options
  • Regulated by CySEC and ASIC alongside offshore FSC entity
  • Free demo account available
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
  • 200+ payment methods accepted for deposits
  • Multilingual customer support available 24/7

Cons

  • Not available to residents of the US, UK, EU member states, Canada, Japan, Iran, or Myanmar
  • Stock CFD commission on Standard account is relatively high at 0.7%
  • Very high maximum leverage (1:3000) raises risk of rapid loss
  • Offshore Belize entity (FSC) provides limited regulatory protection
  • Limited cryptocurrency selection (around 5 assets)
HFM

HFM

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, CMA and FSA
  • No minimum deposit on most accounts
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees on standard methods
  • Raw zero-pip spreads available on Zero account
  • Over 1,000 tradable instruments across multiple asset classes
  • Free demo account available
  • Negative balance protection provided
  • Copy trading platform available

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $5 per month after six months of dormancy
  • Zero account charges $3 per side per lot commission
  • US clients are not accepted
  • No cTrader or TradingView integration
  • EU retail leverage capped at 30:1 on major forex pairs
  • HF Markets EU entity accepts only professional and eligible counterparty clients
FBS

FBS

FBS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, offering six account types, MetaTrader 4 and 5, and a minimum deposit from USD 1.

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HFM

HFM

HFM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2010, regulated across six jurisdictions, offering 1,000-plus instruments on MT4, MT5 and a proprietary mobile app.

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