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Trade Nation vs XM

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Trade Nation and XM.

Trade NationTrust 8.4/10
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
SCB

UK FCA broker (formerly Core Spreads) offering fixed 0.6 pip spreads on EUR/USD across both retail and pro accounts. Zero minimum deposit and TN Trader plus TradingView support make it a clean low-friction pick for transparent-cost 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: Trade Nation is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureTrade NationXM
Trust score8.48.4
RegulatorsFCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCBASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC-Belize
HeadquartersLondon, United KingdomCyprus
Founded20142009
Min deposit$0.00$5
Max leverage1:2001:1000
EUR/USD spread0.60 pips0.70 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 methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, SkrillBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, SkrillBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUDUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY, SGD

Trade Nation is best for

Beginners
Day traders

XM is best for

Beginners
Day traders
Copy traders