Admiral Markets vs XM
An in-depth comparison to help you choose the right broker for your trading journey.
QUICK VERDICT
Who Wins?
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature
Overall Rating
4.3/5
4/5
Minimum Deposit
$100
$5
Spreads From
0.0 pips
0.6 pips
Max Leverage
Up to 500:1
Up to 1000:1
Instruments
8,000+
1,000+
Fees Score
4.2/5
4.2/5
Platforms Score
4.5/5
4.3/5
Education Score
4.6/5
4.5/5
Safety Score
4.4/5
4.5/5
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, StereoTrader
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, XM WebTrader, XM Mobile App
Founded
2001
2009
Headquarters
Tallinn, Estonia
Limassol, Cyprus
ANALYSIS
Open Admiral Markets Account
Open XM Account
Pros & Cons
Pros
- MetaTrader Supreme Edition (free)
- Excellent education
- Wide instrument range
- Multi-regulated
- Stock investing account
Cons
- Complex account structure
- Higher spreads on standard account
- Inactivity fee
Pros
- Ultra-low $5 minimum deposit
- Excellent educational resources
- Multi-regulated (FCA, CySEC, ASIC)
- No deposit or withdrawal fees
- Excellent customer support (24/5)
Cons
- Higher spreads than ECN brokers
- Limited research tools
- Inactivity fee after 90 days
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Which Broker Should You Choose?
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If you:
- Education-focused traders
- MetaTrader enthusiasts
- Multi-asset traders
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