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Markets4you vs XM

Markets4you holds only an offshore registration (British Virgin Islands). 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 $0 at Markets4you and $5 at XM. Both offer negative balance protection and segregated client money.

Facts last checked: Markets4you on 20 October 2026, XM on 20 October 2026.

Markets4you 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.

Broker
Markets4youOffshore registration onlyRead the profile
XMStrictly regulatedRead the profile
Comparing
Markets4youBritish Virgin Islands
XMEuropean Union

Overview

Founded
2007
2009
Headquarters
Road Town, British Virgin Islands
Not yet checked
Official websites
  • markets4you.com
  • xm.com
  • trading-point.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
E-Global Trade & Finance Group, Inc.
Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd
Regulator
BVI FSC
British Virgin Islands
CySEC
European Union
Regulation level
Offshore registration only
Strictly regulated
Licence number
SIBA/L/12/1027
Check the register
120/10
Check the register
Clients this company serves
International clients (not residents of the US, Japan, Canada, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Myanmar, Australia or the EEA)
Residents of EU and EEA countries (CySEC lists xm.com and trading-point.com as its approved domains)
All licences held
  • BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands)
  • CySEC (European Union)
  • DFSA (United Arab Emirates (DIFC))
  • FSCA (South Africa)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
Yes
Yes
Compensation scheme
None
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
Not yet checked
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
Not yet checked
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Swap-free account
Yes
Yes

Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Up to 1:4000
Up to 1:1000 (XM Global Limited); EU retail clients are limited to 1:30 on major pairs
Retail leverage by asset class
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Margin call level
100% on Classic accounts; 50% on Cent accounts
Not yet checked
Stop-out level
20% on Classic accounts; 10% on Cent accounts
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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
  • Markets4you mobile app
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • XM App
Markets
Forex, metals, indices, commodities, shares and cryptocurrency 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
Not yet checked
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Guaranteed stops
Not yet checked
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • E-wallets
  • Local payment methods
Not yet checked
Withdrawal fee
Markets4you says it charges no transfer fee on most methods (marked with an asterisk on its site)
Not yet checked
Inactivity fee
Not yet checked
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Support

Customer support
24/7 by live chat, messengers and phone
Not yet checked

Our notes

Strengths
  • No minimum deposit on any account, and cent accounts for very small trade sizes
  • Negative balance protection, and client money held separately from company money
  • Copy trading (Share4you) and PAMM accounts on top of MT4 and MT5
  • 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
  • Only an offshore licence (BVI FSC); no FCA, ASIC, CySEC or similar licence
  • Says Trade4you International holds Mauritius FSC licence GB21026460; we could not confirm it on the FSC Mauritius register on 2026-10-20, because the register blocked our access
  • Leverage up to 1:4000 and stop-outs at 20% (10% on cent accounts) can wipe out an account fast
  • Spreads are published only as "from" figures
  • 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:

  • Markets4you: Trading complex financial instruments on the Over-the-Counter (OTC) market carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. There is a possibility of losing all your invested capital. Increasing your leverage magnifies both potential gains and losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The Company does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of OTC derivatives. All services are provided on an execution only basis. We strongly recommend that you seek independent financial advice to ensure that these products fit your investment objectives and financial situation. Only trade with funds you can afford to lose without affecting your standard of living.
  • 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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