ICICI Direct
XM
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Overview
ICICI Direct was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in India, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. ICICI Direct holds licences including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. ICICI Direct serves 2,000,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at ICICI Direct and $5 at XM.
| Feature | ICICI Direct | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $5 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1994 | 2009 |
| Country | India | Cyprus |
| Clients | 2,000,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ICICI Direct and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ICICI Direct has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | ICICI Direct | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ICICI Direct offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | ICICI Direct | XM |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | 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 ICICI Direct 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 | ICICI Direct | 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. ICICI Direct accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). XM uniquely supports credit/debit card and Neteller among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ICICI Direct | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | 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 ICICI Direct and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ICICI Direct supports 13 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ICICI Direct | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |