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LYNX vs XM

Compare LYNX and XM side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

LYNX

LYNX

Active traders and advanced investors

LYNX is a Netherlands-based multi-asset broker offering stocks, ETFs, options, futures, bonds, forex and CFDsโ€ฆ

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XM

XM

Forex and CFD traders globally

XM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2009, offering 1,400-plus instruments across MetaTrader 4โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

LYNX vs XM
Feature LYNX XM
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Volume-based commission; from EUR 3 per trade depending on exchange and order size Shares account: $10,000 minimum deposit; commission rates apply and vary by market
Regulators AFM, DNB, BaFin, CNB, FSMA CySEC, ASIC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC, FSA
Best for Active traders and advanced investors Forex and CFD traders globally
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
-
Options
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Futures
-
Margin
Fractional Shares
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Multi Currency
Demo Account

Pros & cons

LYNX

LYNX

Pros

  • Regulated by AFM, DNB and BaFin across multiple EU jurisdictions
  • Access to 100+ stock exchanges in 30+ countries
  • Professional-grade Trader Workstation (TWS) with advanced order types and tools
  • Competitive volume-based commissions
  • Multi-currency accounts available
  • Fractional share trading supported
  • Paper trading account available through TWS
  • No deposit fee

Cons

  • High minimum deposit of EUR 3,000
  • Platform fee of up to EUR 5/month applies to smaller or less active accounts
  • Limited educational resources compared to beginner-focused brokers
  • Bank transfer is the only supported funding method
  • Paper trading not available in LYNX+ web platform
  • Complex platforms may overwhelm new investors
  • Geographic restrictions apply in some countries
XM

XM

Pros

  • Low $5 minimum deposit on Standard and Ultra Low accounts
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees on standard payment methods
  • Regulated by CySEC and ASIC among other authorities
  • Over 1,400 instruments including forex, stock CFDs, indices and commodities
  • Full MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 support with copy trading and automated trading
  • Negative balance protection on all accounts
  • Free demo account with up to $100,000 virtual funds
  • Extensive multilingual educational content and live webinars

Cons

  • Standard account spreads are wide compared to many competitors (EUR/USD from 1.6 pips)
  • $5 monthly inactivity fee after 90 days
  • Zero account (raw spreads) limited to EU entity only
  • No cTrader or TradingView native integration
  • Crypto and some instruments unavailable through all regulatory entities
  • XM brand not available to UK or US residents
  • Shares account requires a $10,000 minimum deposit
LYNX

LYNX

LYNX is a Netherlands-based multi-asset broker offering stocks, ETFs, options, futures, bonds, forex and CFDs via professional platforms including Trader Workstation and LYNX+.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

XM

XM

XM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2009, offering 1,400-plus instruments across MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 with a $5 minimum deposit.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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