Plus500 vs XM
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Plus500 and XM.
Plus500Trust 8.3/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FMA-NZ
CFD specialist with proprietary platform. Listed on London Stock Exchange (PLUS.L). 7 global regulators including FMA-NZ. Best for ease of use, not for advanced trading.
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: XM has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: XM is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Plus500 | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, FMA-NZ, MAS, FSCA | ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC-Belize |
| Headquarters | — | Cyprus |
| Founded | — | 2009 |
| Min deposit | $100 | $5 |
| Max leverage | 1:30 | 1:1000 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.80 pips | 0.70 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 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 |
Plus500 is best for
Beginners
CFD traders
NZ residents wanting FMA-regulated broker
XM is best for
Beginners
Day traders
Copy traders