Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Hfm Partners vs Octa
Where Hfm Partners and Octa differ
| Compare |  Hfm Partners |  Octa |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5,000 | $25Lower |
| Markets | Forex, Metals, CFDs | Forex, CFDs, Crypto, MetalsCovers more |
| Regulators | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), SIPCCovers more | CySEC |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader, HFM Platform | MT4, MT5, OctaTrader, CTrader |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66% |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.9% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | No deposit or withdrawal fees |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:30 |
Same on both: Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- Octa scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Hfm Partners offers SIPC.
- Hfm Partners is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Octa: $25 vs $5,000.
- Markets: only Octa offers Crypto.
- Platforms: only Hfm Partners offers MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader, HFM Platform.
- Platforms: only Octa offers MT4, MT5, OctaTrader.
- Features: only Hfm Partners offers Mobile app, Demo account.
- Features: only Octa offers Crypto.
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.
Octa
Octa suits traders who want a regulated EU broker with a small entry amount and no account costs. It pairs a minimum deposit of $25 with a stock trade fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0, backed by CySEC and EU investor compensation.
Score breakdown
| Area | Hfm Partners | Octa |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1 | 9.1HigherFees of $0 on shares, $0 inactivity charge and No deposit or withdrawal fees, against a minimum deposit of $25. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.4Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 8.8 |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Hfm Partners | Octa |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | Yes |
A third option
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $5,000 for Hfm Partners and $25 for Octa.
ActivTrades reviewSources behind this comparison
Hfm Partners
- hfeu.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Octa
- octaeu.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.octapk.info: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- wikifx.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradersunion.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Hfm Partners | Octa |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 76 of 147 | 64 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 74 of 145 | 62 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 64 of 122 | 54 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Hfm Partners | Octa |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app, Demo account | Crypto |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Legal entity | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC | Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2011 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hfm Partners | Octa | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5,000highest quarter | $25at the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66%lowest quarter | 72.05% |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.9%above the median | 0.65% |
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.
Octa
Pros
- No stock trade fee, at $0, while the broker operates a commission free model
- Inactivity fee of $0, so dormant balances are not drained
- Deposit and withdrawal charges are clear: No deposit or withdrawal fees
Cons
- Minimum deposit of $25 is above the site median of €4.64
- EUR/USD spread of 0.9% sits in commission free pricing, so cost is built into the spread
- Retail accounts that lose money sit at 66%
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.
Octa
Who it suits
- Traders who want a CySEC regulated EU broker and value compensation cover
- Forex and CFD traders who prefer commission free pricing in the spread
- Anyone who wants to fund an account without deposit or withdrawal charges
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, whose minimum deposit of $0 is lower than Octa's
- eToro, whose markets list of stocks, etfs and forex includes shares and ETFs that Octa does not cover
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.
Octa
How much does Octa charge to open and use an account?+
The stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so holding an open position costs nothing extra. Octa runs a commission free model, which means the trading cost sits in the spread rather than in a separate commission. Funding in and out carries No deposit or withdrawal fees.
Who regulates Octa and what protection does it carry?+
Octa is regulated by CySEC in Cyprus, and the contracting entity is Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd. Client money is covered by the EU investor compensation scheme, and the stated limit is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000. Read the cover as a cap: it marks the point above which a claim falls outside the scheme.
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