orient financial brokers
XM
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Overview
orient financial brokers was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in United States, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. orient financial brokers holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. orient financial brokers serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at orient financial brokers and $5 at XM.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $5 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F293 | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2009 |
| Country | United States | Cyprus |
| Clients | 200,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between orient financial brokers and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. orient financial brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; orient financial brokers does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
orient financial brokers 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 | orient financial brokers | 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 orient financial brokers 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. orient financial brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. orient financial brokers accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). orient financial brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. orient financial brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both orient financial brokers and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. orient financial brokers supports 8 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |