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HF Markets vs Spreadex

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for HF Markets and Spreadex.

HF MarketsTrust 7.8/10
FCA
CySEC
DFSA
FSCA

Seven-jurisdiction broker including FCA, CySEC and DFSA, with the broadest emerging-market license footprint of any MetaTrader-only broker. Account variety includes Cent, Premium, Zero and Auto tiers.

SpreadexTrust 8.1/10
FCA

UK-only FCA-regulated broker offering spread betting, CFDs and sports spread betting in a single account since 1999. Niche but well-regarded for tight financial spreads and a clean proprietary platform with TradingView.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureHF MarketsSpreadex
Trust score7.88.1
RegulatorsFCA, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSA-Seychelles, CMA, FSC-MauritiusFCA
HeadquartersCyprusUnited Kingdom
Founded20101999
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:20001:30
EUR/USD spread1.20 pips0.60 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, CryptoBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, CryptoBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, JPYGBP, USD, EUR

HF Markets is best for

Beginners
Copy traders
Algo traders

Spreadex is best for

Day traders
Swing traders