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VT Markets vs XM

Compare VT Markets and XM side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

VT Markets

VT Markets

Forex and CFD active traders

VT Markets is an Australian-founded CFD and forex broker offering 1,000+ instruments across MetaTrader 4, Met…

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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

VT Markets vs XM
Feature VT Markets XM
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Share CFDs available; commissions vary by account type Shares account: $10,000 minimum deposit; commission rates apply and vary by market
Regulators ASIC, FSCA, FSC CySEC, ASIC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC, FSA
Best for Forex and CFD active traders Forex and CFD traders globally
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Margin
Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

VT Markets

VT Markets

Pros

  • No account opening, maintenance, or inactivity fees
  • Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips on major forex pairs
  • Over 1,000 tradable instruments across forex, indices, shares, ETFs, and bonds
  • Regulated by ASIC, FSCA, and FSC across three jurisdictions
  • Free $100,000 demo account with 90-day access
  • VTrade copy-trading platform with 100+ signal providers
  • TradingView integration alongside MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
  • Client fund insurance up to USD 1,000,000 via Lloyd's of London

Cons

  • ASIC entity is wholesale-only; retail clients are onboarded under FSCA or FSC, not a Tier-1 regulator
  • No statutory investor compensation scheme for retail clients
  • Gold spread (~27 pips) is above the industry average
  • Withdrawal fees apply for e-wallets and for repeat wire transfers in the same month
  • No cryptocurrency trading offered
  • Not available to US, Singapore, or Russian residents
  • FCA warning issued for UK-facing operations since June 2023
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
VT Markets

VT Markets

VT Markets is an Australian-founded CFD and forex broker offering 1,000+ instruments across MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, and a proprietary copy-trading platform.

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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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