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HFM vs Moneybox

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

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…

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Moneybox

Moneybox

UK beginners saving for the long term

Moneybox is a UK savings and investing app offering ISAs, a Lifetime ISA, pension, round-up investing and rea…

Head-to-head comparison

HFM vs Moneybox
Feature HFM Moneybox
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - £0 commission; 0.45% FX fee applies to US stock trades
Regulators FCA, CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, CMA, FSA FCA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders UK beginners saving for the long term
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Futures
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Isa
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Sipp
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Savings Vaults
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

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
Moneybox

Moneybox

Pros

  • No commission on buying or selling investments
  • No withdrawal fee and no inactivity fee
  • Lifetime ISA with 25% government bonus available
  • SIPP has no monthly subscription fee
  • Round-up feature automates investing from everyday card purchases
  • Wide account range: Stocks ISA, Cash ISA, LISA, Junior ISA, SIPP, GIA
  • Low £1 minimum investment
  • FCA regulated with FSCS protection

Cons

  • £1 monthly subscription fee can disproportionately affect small portfolios
  • 0.45% annual platform fee is higher than some low-cost alternatives
  • Very limited individual stock selection (approximately 20 US stocks)
  • Mobile app only - no full desktop web platform
  • No demo account
  • No advanced charting, research tools or economic calendar
  • Transfers in can take up to 30 days
  • Cash ISA requires £500 minimum and drops to a lower rate below that threshold
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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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Moneybox

Moneybox

Moneybox is a UK savings and investing app offering ISAs, a Lifetime ISA, pension, round-up investing and ready-made portfolios, aimed at long-term savers.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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