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CapitalXtend vs XM

CapitalXtend is licensed by FSC Mauritius in Mauritius. XM is licensed by CySEC in the European Union, DFSA in the United Arab Emirates (DIFC) and FSCA in South Africa. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.

Minimum deposits start at $12 at CapitalXtend and $5 at XM. Both offer negative balance protection and segregated client money.

Facts last checked: CapitalXtend on 20 October 2026, XM on 20 October 2026.

CapitalXtend profileXM profile
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Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.

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CapitalXtendRegulatedRead the profile
XMStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
CapitalXtendMauritius
XMEuropean Union

Overview

Founded
Not yet checked
2009
Headquarters
Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Official websites
  • capitalxtend.com
  • xm.com
  • trading-point.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
Capitalxtend (Mauritius) LLC
Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd
Regulator
FSC Mauritius
Mauritius
CySEC
European Union
Regulation level
Regulated
Strictly regulated
Licence number
GB23201599 (SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer)
Check the register
120/10
Check the register
Clients this company serves
Not stated; the client agreement we read is with CapitalXtend Limited / CapitalXtend LLC in St Vincent, and names the Mauritius company only in connection with payments
Residents of EU and EEA countries (CySEC lists xm.com and trading-point.com as its approved domains)
All licences held
  • FSC Mauritius (Mauritius)
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • DFSA (United Arab Emirates (DIFC))
  • FSCA (South Africa)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
Yes
Yes
Compensation scheme
Financial Commission membership (external dispute body, up to €20,000 per case); not a statutory scheme
ICF (Cyprus) for eligible clients of Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd; none named for XM Global Limited

Costs

Your monthly cost
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Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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Spread from
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Typical EUR/USD spread
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Commission per lot (round turn)
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Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Swap-free account
Yes
Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Unlimited on FX majors, gold and silver (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); up to 1:500 on Platinum
Up to 1:1000 (XM Global Limited); EU retail clients are limited to 1:30 on major pairs
Retail leverage by asset class
  • FX majors, gold and silver (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN): Unlimited
  • Platinum account: Up to 1:500
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Margin call level
80% (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); 100% (Platinum)
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Stop-out level
10% (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); 50% (Platinum)
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Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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Base currencies
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Execution
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Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Copy trading
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • XM App
Markets
Forex, spot metals, spot energies, CFD indices, share CFDs (MT5) and crypto CFDs
Currency pairs, indices, commodities and share CFDs; real shares on the Shares account
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Yes
Yes
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • USDT (TRC20)
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Bank transfer
  • Local transfer
  • Online banking
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Withdrawal fee
$2.50 on Visa and Mastercard withdrawals; no commission on bank transfer
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Inactivity fee
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Support

Customer support
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Our notes

Strengths
  • Capitalxtend (Mauritius) LLC is on the FSC Mauritius register as an investment dealer (SEC-2.1B), licensed since 15 June 2023
  • Low entry point, with a Standard account from $12
  • Publishes margin call and stop-out levels for every account
  • Low minimum deposit of $5 on the Standard and Ultra Low accounts
  • Negative balance protection on all accounts, according to XM's account page
  • EU clients can contract with a CySEC-licensed company (licence 120/10)
Watch out for
  • The client agreement is with the St Vincent company (CapitalXtend Limited / CapitalXtend LLC); St Vincent registration is a company registration, not a licence to offer trading
  • Says it holds a Kazakhstan accreditation (file 36-0-12/5/ЮЛ-C-265); we could not confirm it on a Kazakhstan regulator's register on 2026-10-20
  • Unlimited leverage on major pairs and metals, with a 10% stop-out on most accounts, so a small move can wipe out the balance
  • The client agreement lets the company pool client money in one omnibus account and pass it to third parties such as brokers or payment providers
  • XM's global site names XM Global Limited, which it says is regulated by the FSC of Belize (licence 8557558). We could not confirm this licence on the Belize FSC's online register on 2026-10-20, so we do not list it.
  • Leverage of up to 1:1000 on the global site magnifies losses as much as gains
  • The Standard account is marketed with deposit bonuses; read the bonus terms before you accept one
  • XM no longer holds a UK licence (the FCA register shows its passport as cancelled) and its former Australian company now trades as Trading.com Markets

Risk warnings

The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:

  • CapitalXtend: Trading Forex and Financial Instruments involve a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can be either for or against you. Before deciding to invest, carefully consider your investment objectives and risk appetite. You should be aware of the risks associated with financial markets.
  • XM: Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital.

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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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