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Deltastock

5.4/10

XM

7.6/10
5/10RegulationWinner9/10
2/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Deltastock was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Deltastock holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. Deltastock serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Deltastock and $5 at XM.

XM wins this category
FeatureDeltastockXM
Min. Deposit$100$5
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19982009
CountryBulgariaCyprus
Clients10,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Deltastock and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Deltastock has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5 at XM). Deltastock charges withdrawal fees while XM does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Deltastock charges deposit fees; XM does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.

XM wins this category
FeatureDeltastockXM
Min. Deposit$100$5
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Deltastock offers MT4, 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 Deltastock does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockXM
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 Deltastock and XM compare. XM runs regular live webinars; Deltastock does not. Both provide video tutorials. XM publishes daily market commentary; Deltastock does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. XM maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. XM scores higher overall in education and research.

XM wins this category
FeatureDeltastockXM
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Deltastock 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.

XM wins this category
FeatureDeltastockXM
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Deltastock and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Deltastock supports 2 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockXM
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseArabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish