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Teletrade

6.7/10

XM

7.6/10
5/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
3.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Teletrade was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Teletrade holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. Teletrade serves 50,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Teletrade and $5 at XM.

XM wins this category
FeatureTeletradeXM
Min. Deposit$100$5
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20082009
CountryCyprusCyprus
Clients50,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Teletrade and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Teletrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Teletrade does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.

XM wins this category
FeatureTeletradeXM
Min. Deposit$100$5
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Teletrade 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 Teletrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureTeletradeXM
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android)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 Teletrade 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. Teletrade scores higher overall in education and research.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureTeletradeXM
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. Teletrade accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (Skrill, Neteller), while XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). Teletrade uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. XM uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

XM wins this category
FeatureTeletradeXM
Bank TransferNoYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Teletrade and XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Teletrade supports 15 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureTeletradeXM
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, RussianArabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish