Hantec Markets
XM
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Overview
Hantec Markets was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in UK, Hong Kong, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Hantec Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. Hantec Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Hantec Markets and $5 at XM.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $5 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1990 | 2009 |
| Country | UK, Hong Kong | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hantec Markets and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hantec Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hantec Markets does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Hantec Markets 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 Hantec Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XM |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | 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, Currenex, 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 Hantec Markets and XM compare. XM runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. XM has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. XM publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. XM integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Hantec Markets does not. XM maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. XM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Hantec Markets 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 | Hantec Markets | 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 Hantec Markets and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Hantec Markets supports 2 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | 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 |