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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

Global broker with multi-jurisdictional licensing (CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-Belize, IFSC). Strong cTrader and MT4/MT5 offering, low minimum deposits, and broad product range.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Axi has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureAxiXM
Trust score8.58.4
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC-Belize
Headquarters—Cyprus
Founded—2009
Min deposit$0.00$5
Max leverage1:5001:1000
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.70 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