Hfm Partners review
Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
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.
Key facts
- Best for
- Traders with a larger starting balance who want CySEC and SIPC regulation behind a forex and CFDs account.
- Minimum deposit
- $5,000 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Markets
- Forex, Metals, CFDs (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Regulators
- Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), SIPC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Investor protection
- EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader, HFM Platform (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Mobile app, Demo account
- Official website
- hfm.com
Pros and cons
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 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.
Safety and regulation
Regulation is listed as Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and SIPC. The Cyprus licence reads 183/12 and the US membership SIPC member 71021. Protection on holdings is stated as EU ICS up to EUR 20,000. Separate regimes in separate countries mean the route to a claim depends on which entity holds the account.
Who runs it
Contact runs on email, and email is the only channel named, which is thin for anyone holding a leveraged position. The entity in the SIPC membership record is RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC. The Cyprus registration reads 183/12 and the US listing SIPC member 71021.
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Where Hfm Partners is available
- Available
- Everywhere except United States
- Licence in Cyprus
- Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) (183/12), checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in United States
- SIPC (SIPC member 71021), checked September 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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.
What protection applies to my money?+
The protection stated for this brand is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000. The entity behind the US membership record is RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC, registered separately from the Cyprus one. Check which entity holds your account before relying on any cover.
What can I trade on Hfm Partners?+
The markets listed are forex, metals and cfds, a focused range of currency pairs, metals and CFDs. eToro covers a wider list including stocks, etfs and forex, so traders wanting shares or exchange traded funds alongside forex should compare the two.
Which platforms and apps are available?+
Platforms offered are MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader and HFM Platform, and mobile app and demo account includes a mobile app, so trading away from a desktop is covered. The same list carries a demo account, which lets a client practise before meeting the minimum deposit of $5,000.
How easy is it to reach support?+
Support runs on email, and email is the only channel listed there. Questions about margin calls, spreads or withdrawals therefore go through email rather than a live conversation, which is the main friction for traders used to phone or chat.
Who is Hfm Partners suited to?+
It fits traders who can fund $5,000 and who put regulation first, given Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and SIPC. The narrow market list suits a focused forex, metals and CFDs approach, and the demo account in mobile app and demo account gives room to practise. Beginners on a smaller budget should look elsewhere.
What are the odds of losing money?+
Across the forex list the median share of retail accounts that lose money is 72.13%, with most brands sitting between 66% and 75.75%. Levelled trading carries that outcome for most clients whichever broker is used.
Sources
- sipc.org/list-of-members checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Licences
“reportingFileNumber=68761; name=RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC”
- hfeu.com/en checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Markets, Features, Support channels
“Forex, Metals, Energies”
- hfeu.com/en/about/regulatory-environment checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Regulators, Investor protection
- hfeu.com/en/trading-accounts checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Minimum deposit, Platforms
“Minimum deposit: $5000 for Premium Pro”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Stock trade fee, Account fee, Inactivity fee, Retail accounts that lose money.
Related by the facts
Hfm Partners
Traders with a larger starting balance who want CySEC and SIPC regulation behind a forex and CFDs account.