FxPro
XGLOBAL Markets
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Overview
FxPro was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in UK, while XGLOBAL Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. FxPro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while XGLOBAL Markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. FxPro serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XGLOBAL Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FxPro and $500 at XGLOBAL Markets.
| Feature | FxPro | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2006 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FxPro and XGLOBAL Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FxPro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at XGLOBAL Markets). XGLOBAL Markets charges withdrawal fees while FxPro does not, giving FxPro an edge for frequent withdrawers. FxPro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; XGLOBAL Markets does not. XGLOBAL Markets charges deposit fees; FxPro does not. Overall, FxPro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FxPro | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
FxPro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XGLOBAL Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FxPro supports social and copy trading features, which XGLOBAL Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FxPro | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Desktop,iOS,Android |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FxPro and XGLOBAL Markets compare. FxPro runs regular live webinars; XGLOBAL Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. FxPro publishes daily market commentary; XGLOBAL Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. FxPro maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FxPro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FxPro | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FxPro accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while XGLOBAL Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). FxPro uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FxPro | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both FxPro and XGLOBAL Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FxPro supports 15 languages and XGLOBAL Markets supports 2, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FxPro | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese | English, and Chinese |