Head to head
WM Markets vs XM
WM Markets has no licence we could confirm on a regulator's register. 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 $50 at WM Markets and $5 at XM. Both offer negative balance protection and segregated client money.
Facts last checked: WM Markets on 20 October 2026, XM on 20 October 2026.
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
Comparing
WM Markets
XMEuropean Union
Overview
Founded
Not yet checked
2009
Headquarters
Fomboni, Mwali (Comoros)
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Official websites
- wmmarkets.com
- en.wmmarkets.com
- xm.com
- trading-point.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026
Regulation and protection
Company you would contract with
No licence listed
Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd
Regulation level
No licence listed
Strictly regulated
Clients this company serves
No licence listed
Residents of EU and EEA countries (CySEC lists xm.com and trading-point.com as its approved domains)
All licences held
None listed
- CySEC (European Union)
- DFSA (United Arab Emirates (DIFC))
- FSCA (South Africa)
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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Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Leverage and margin
Up to 1:2000 (dynamic, set per instrument)
Up to 1:1000 (XM Global Limited); EU retail clients are limited to 1:30 on major pairs
Retail leverage by asset class
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Stop-out level
20%
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Account
Minimum deposit (this account)
No accounts listed
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Platforms and features
Platforms
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- WM Markets mobile app
- MT4 WebTrader
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- XM App
Markets
CFDs on forex, metals, indices, energies, commodities, treasuries, shares, ETFs and cryptocurrencies
Currency pairs, indices, commodities and share CFDs; real shares on the Shares account
Copy trading
Yes
Yes
Expert advisors (automated trading)
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Yes
News trading allowed
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methods
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Withdrawal fee
Not published; the agreement allows transfer-related and termination fees
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Inactivity fee
Accounts with no trading for six months are disabled and may pay maintenance charges (amount not published)
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Support
Customer support
24/5 multilingual support by live chat
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Our notes
Strengths
- Negative balance protection is written into the client agreement
- The agreement says client money is kept apart from the company's own funds
- Says it holds a client funds insurance policy of up to $1,000,000
- 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
- Says WM Markets Ltd holds MISA licence BFX2024009; we could not confirm it on MISA's register on 2026-10-20 (the register blocked automated access).
- The agreement gives the company a lien over client assets and lets it pledge or reinvest assets held for clients
- Leverage up to 1:2000, and payment methods and withdrawal fees are not listed on the public website
- Inactive accounts are disabled after six months and may be charged maintenance fees that are not published
- 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
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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:
- WM Markets: Contracts for Difference (CFD) are complex financial instruments carrying a substantial level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors, as may result in the loss of all invested capital rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, your investment objectives, level of experience, risk appetite, and, if necessary, seek advice from an independent financial advisor.
- 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.
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