Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FXTM vs Hfm Partners
Where FXTM and Hfm Partners differ
| Compare | FXTM ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10Lower | $5,000 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Futures, Crypto, Bonds, MetalsCovers more | Forex, Metals, CFDs |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), SIPC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Platforms | Desktop, Mobile App, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader, HFM Platform |
| Inactivity fee | $5 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 88% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:2000 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- FXTM scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only FXTM offers FCA.
- Regulators: only Hfm Partners offers SIPC.
- Minimum deposit is lower at FXTM: $10 vs $5,000.
- Markets: only FXTM offers Stocks, ETFs, Futures.
- Platforms: only FXTM offers Desktop, Mobile App, MetaTrader 4.
- Platforms: only Hfm Partners offers HFM WebTrader, HFM Platform.
- Support channels: only FXTM offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only Hfm Partners offers Email.
- Features: only FXTM offers Copy trading, Crypto.
Our verdict on each
FXTM
FXTM suits traders who want forex, CFDs, futures, crypto and shares under one account, with retail leverage of 1:2000 and dual regulation behind the money. Costs are the compromise: entry is light, but support runs on help centre only, and a dormant account is charged rather than left free.
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 | FXTM | Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry costs are light, with a $10 starting deposit and No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method, though dormant accounts pay $5. | 8.1 |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 8.8 |
| Trust | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Licences and countries
| Country | FXTM | Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | ||
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed | |
| United States | Not confirmed | SIPC SIPC member 71021 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | FXTM | Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 30 of 147 | 76 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 28 of 145 | 74 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 24 of 122 | 64 of 122 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | FXTM | Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | No |
| ETFs | Yes | No |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Futures | Yes | No |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Metals | Yes | Yes |
Also worth a look
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $10 for FXTM and $5,000 for Hfm Partners.
ActivTrades reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | FXTM | Hfm Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more | Mobile app, Demo account |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Support channels | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FXTM | Hfm Partners | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10below the median | $5,000highest quarter | $25 |
| Inactivity fee | $5above the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 88%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
FXTM
Pros
- One account spans stocks, etfs and forex.
- The FCA and CySEC both appear under FCA and CySEC, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 for UK clients.
- Trading runs on Desktop, Mobile App and MetaTrader 4, and demo account, copy trading and mobile app adds a demo account and copy trading.
Cons
- Dormant balances are charged $5, a cost active traders never meet.
- Support runs on help centre only.
- Leverage of 1:2000 magnifies losses, and 88% of retail accounts lose money.
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
FXTM
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex, CFDs, futures, crypto and shares in one place from a $10 start.
- Newcomers who want a demo account and copy trading through demo account, copy trading and mobile app.
- Clients who want regulation in the UK and Cyprus under FCA and CySEC.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to open with nothing: CFI has a $0 minimum.
- Traders focused on shares, ETFs and crypto rather than bonds and metals: eToro's markets are stocks, etfs and forex.
- Small accounts wanting a cheaper opening: Vantage starts at $5.
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
FXTM
What does it cost to open and keep an FXTM account?+
Opening an account starts at $10, and the deposit and withdrawal terms read No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method. The fee to watch is the inactivity charge of $5, which bites once an account sits idle, so running costs stay low only while you keep trading.
Is my money protected at FXTM?+
FXTM is regulated by the FCA and CySEC, and the investor protection stated is FSCS up to GBP 85,000. That cover sits with the regulated entity holding the account, so check which one your account is opened with before treating the protection as your own.
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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