Axi vs XM
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and XM.
AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ
AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.
XMTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
DFSA
FSCA
Long-established multi-asset broker with a $5 minimum deposit and four-jurisdiction regulation including ASIC and DFSA. Strong educational resources and a copy-trading marketplace make it a popular pick for newer traders.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Axi has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Axi | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZ | ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC-Belize |
| Headquarters | — | Cyprus |
| Founded | — | 2009 |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $5 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:1000 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.10 pips | 0.70 pips |
| Commission per lot | $7 | $0.00 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 24h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, SGD |
Axi is best for
NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option
XM is best for
Beginners
Day traders
Copy traders