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pro finance service

8.3/10

XM

7.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation9/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals6/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

pro finance service was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Geneva, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. pro finance service holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. pro finance service serves 150,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at pro finance service and $5 at XM.

pro finance service wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceXM
Min. Deposit$250$5
RegulationFinancial 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-F296International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20172009
CountryGenevaCyprus
Clients150,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between pro finance service and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. pro finance service has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at XM). pro finance service 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. pro finance service charges deposit fees; XM does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.

XM wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceXM
Min. Deposit$250$5
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

pro finance service 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 pro finance service does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featurepro finance serviceXM
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 pro finance service 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. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.

pro finance service wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceXM
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. pro finance service 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). pro finance service uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

pro finance service wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceXM
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both pro finance service and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. pro finance service supports 8 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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