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Swissquote vs XM

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

Swissquote

Swissquote

Multi-asset investors who want bank-based access

Swissquote offers bank-based investing, crypto, Smart Portfolios and Forex/CFDs through digital platforms, wi…

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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 4…

Head-to-head comparison

Swissquote vs XM
Feature Swissquote XM
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Shares account: $10,000 minimum deposit; commission rates apply and vary by market
Regulators CSSF, ECB, CySEC CySEC, ASIC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC, FSA
Best for Multi-asset investors who want bank-based access Forex and CFD traders globally
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Funds
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Multi Currency
Ready Made Portfolios
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Demo Account
Margin
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Pros & cons

Swissquote

Swissquote

Pros

  • 27-currency account gives multi-currency flexibility
  • Trading commissions start from 0.10% per trade
  • 41 cryptos trade on the Swissquote-developed SQX exchange
  • Smart Portfolios support EUR, GBP and USD risk profiles
  • Cash protection is listed up to EUR 100'000
  • Free demo account is available for Forex and CFDs
  • Forex/CFD costs are included in spreads

Cons

  • Forex & CFD account excludes Retail investors
  • Smart Portfolios require EUR/USD/GBP 5'000 minimum
  • Life insurance management fees start from 0.25%
  • Life insurance custodian fees start from 0.06%
  • Life insurance share or ETF trades start from €14.95
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
Swissquote

Swissquote

Swissquote offers bank-based investing, crypto, Smart Portfolios and Forex/CFDs through digital platforms, with a 27-currency account.

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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.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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