Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Hfm Partners vs OANDA
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Hfm Partners |  OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5,000 | $0Lower |
| Markets | Forex, Metals, CFDs | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds |
| Regulators | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), SIPC | FCA, CFTC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72% |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader, HFM Platform | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:30 |
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Key differences
- OANDA scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Hfm Partners offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), SIPC.
- Regulators: only OANDA offers FCA, CFTC.
- Minimum deposit is lower at OANDA: $0 vs $5,000.
- Markets: only Hfm Partners offers Metals.
- Markets: only OANDA offers Stocks, ETFs, Crypto.
- Support channels: only OANDA offers Phone.
Our verdict on each
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.
OANDA
OANDA fits traders who want to open an account without a minimum deposit and sit under regulators on both sides of the Atlantic. Its overall score is 8.4 with a cost score of 8.4, though the retail loss rate of 72% is a reminder that most balances do not survive the trading.
Score breakdown
| Area | Hfm Partners | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1 | 9.7Higher |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.3Higher |
| Trust | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Hfm Partners | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | No | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | No |
Where these facts come from
Hfm Partners
- hfeu.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
OANDA
- oanda.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokersway.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingpedia.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Hfm Partners | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 76 of 147 | 20 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 74 of 145 | 18 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 64 of 122 | 16 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Hfm Partners | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app, Demo account | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Legal entity | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC | OANDA TMS Brokers S.A. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1996 |
| Support channels | Email, PhoneCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hfm Partners | OANDA | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5,000highest quarter | $0below the median | $25 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72%below the median | 72.05% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
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.
OANDA
Pros
- No minimum deposit: $0 means the account opens without putting money in first, and OANDA sits at the top of our minimum deposit ranking, ahead of Vantage and its $5.
- Regulated in Britain and the US: FCA and CFTC covers an FCA licence 542574 and a CFTC registration 0325821.
- UK balances sit under protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000, which pays compensation if the firm cannot return the money.
Cons
- Support runs on email and phone only, which leaves anyone wanting a live chat desk looking at other brokers.
- A retail loss rate of 72% is no better than the site figure of 70.15%, so the risk sits at the sector norm.
- Retail leverage of 1:30 magnifies losses as quickly as gains, and a $0 entry point makes it easy to size positions too large.
Who each suits
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.
OANDA
Who it suits
- Traders who want to open an account and start small: the minimum deposit of $0 removes the barrier to funding later.
- Anyone who checks regulators before depositing, since FCA and CFTC and protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000 are both on record.
- Forex traders who also want shares, ETFs, CFDs, crypto and bonds under one roof: stocks, etfs and forex.
Who should look elsewhere
- Futures traders, who get a longer list at eToro, where stocks, etfs and forex adds futures to the stocks, etfs and forex on offer here.
- Traders who want nothing beyond shares, ETFs, forex, CFDs and crypto, since CFI's stocks, etfs and forex covers that core without the bonds.
Questions about each
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.
OANDA
What is the minimum deposit for an OANDA account?+
OANDA lists a minimum deposit of $0, so you can open an account without funding it and add money later. On our minimum deposit ranking that places OANDA at position 1 of 213 brands, well clear of the field. Vantage, by contrast, asks for $5 before trading starts.
How is my money protected if something goes wrong?+
UK clients sit under investor protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000, the compensation paid if the firm cannot return the balance. The regulator behind that cover is named in FCA and CFTC, and the FCA licence number is 542574. US clients fall under the CFTC registration, 0325821, which is a separate arrangement.
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