Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FOREX.com vs Hfm Partners
Where FOREX.com and Hfm Partners differ
| Compare |  FOREX.com |  Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100Lower | $5,000 |
| Markets | Forex, CFDs, Crypto | Forex, Metals, CFDs |
| Regulators | FCA, NFA/CFTC, ASIC | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), SIPC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74% | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | 1.2% | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Not confirmed | MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader, HFM Platform |
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Key differences
- FOREX.com scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only FOREX.com offers FCA, NFA/CFTC, ASIC.
- Regulators: only Hfm Partners offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), SIPC.
- FOREX.com is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at FOREX.com: $100 vs $5,000.
- Markets: only FOREX.com offers Crypto.
- Markets: only Hfm Partners offers Metals.
- Features: only FOREX.com offers Crypto.
Our verdict on each
FOREX.com
FOREX.com suits UK retail traders who want one commission-free account covering forex, CFDs and crypto under a named UK regulator. The trade-off is the price of entry: a $100 minimum deposit sits well above the €4.64 median across the brands compared here.
Hfm Partners
Hfm Partners suits traders who can fund a larger starting balance, because its minimum deposit of $5,000 sits well above the entry amounts most brokers ask for here. CySEC and SIPC regulation adds cover, while email only support and a focused market list make it a less obvious choice for smaller accounts.
Score breakdown
| Area | FOREX.com | Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.3HigherCommission-free pricing with a 1.2% EUR/USD spread, though the $100 minimum deposit is steep against the €4.64 site median. | 8.1 |
| Offer | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Trust | 9.8Higher | 9.5 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | FOREX.com | Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| United States | SIPC SIPC member 71021 | |
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | FOREX.com | Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 48 of 147 | 76 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 46 of 145 | 74 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 39 of 122 | 64 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FOREX.com | Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Mobile appCovers more | Mobile app, Demo account |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Support channels | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FOREX.com | Hfm Partners | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $5,000highest quarter | $25 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74%above the median | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
| EUR/USD spread | 1.2%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.65% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
FOREX.com
Pros
- Commission-free pricing means the 1.2% EUR/USD spread is the cost you can actually see before you trade
- Regulated in the UK by the FCA, in the US by the NFA/CFTC and in Australia by the ASIC
- UK clients have investor protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000 behind the firm
Cons
- The $100 minimum deposit sits above $0 at CFI and $5 at Vantage, so entry is the main hurdle
- Retail accounts lose money at 74%, above the 70.15% median for the brands compared here
- The range stops at forex, CFDs and crypto, without the shares, ETFs and futures that appear in stocks, etfs and forex
Hfm Partners
Pros
- Regulated in Europe and the US under Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and SIPC.
- Mobile app and demo account both appear in mobile app and demo account.
- Platform choice spans MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader and HFM Platform.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $5,000 puts it out of reach for small balances.
- Support runs on email only.
- Markets cover forex, metals and cfds only.
Who each suits
FOREX.com
Who it suits
- UK retail traders who want one commission-free account across forex, CFDs and crypto
- Traders who want a demo account to size up the platform before funding the $100 deposit
- People who put weight on a named UK regulator and FSCS up to GBP 85,000
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone starting with a small sum, since CFI takes $0 and Vantage $5 against a $100 entry here
- Share and ETF investors, because eToro's range runs to stocks, etfs and forex
Hfm Partners
Who it suits
- Traders who can fund $5,000 and put regulation ahead of a low entry amount.
- Focused forex, metals and CFDs traders who want to practise on a demo account.
- EU traders covered by investor protection stated as EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone starting small: CFI asks a minimum deposit of $0.
- Traders wanting a wider market list, where eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
- Low balance traders who prefer a smaller entry: Vantage asks $5.
Questions about each
FOREX.com
What does it cost to trade forex on FOREX.com?+
Pricing is commission-free, so the cost sits in the spread rather than a separate deal charge. The euro against the dollar carries a spread of 1.2%, and that figure is the one to watch if you trade often or in size. The commission-free model runs across the account, not on one pair alone.
How much do I need to deposit to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is $100. That is a clear step up from the €4.64 median across the brands compared here, and well above $0 at CFI and $5 at Vantage. Plan the funding before you open, because the threshold applies at the account level.
Hfm Partners
What is the minimum deposit at Hfm Partners?+
The stated minimum deposit is $5,000. CFI starts at $0 and Vantage at $5, so Hfm Partners sits at the heavy end of the range compared here. Anyone starting with a smaller balance would be better served by one of those.
Who regulates Hfm Partners?+
Regulation runs through Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and SIPC. The Cyprus licence reads 183/12 and the US membership SIPC member 71021. These are separate registrations in separate countries, so the entity your account sits under decides who supervises it.
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