ATFX
XM
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Overview
ATFX was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. ATFX holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. ATFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ATFX and $5 at XM.
| Feature | ATFX | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2009 |
| Country | Cyprus | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ATFX and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ATFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ATFX does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ATFX | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ATFX offers MT5, cTrader, while XM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XM supports social and copy trading features, which ATFX does not offer. XM edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ATFX | XM |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ATFX and XM compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | ATFX | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ATFX accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). XM uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ATFX | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ATFX and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ATFX supports 2 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ATFX | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |