Vantage Markets vs XM: costs, regulation and platforms compared
Vantage Markets does not take clients in the EU; for a standard lot of EUR/USD, XM costs $8.00 all-in in the EU; XM ranks #4 of 7 ranked brokers there.
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Vantage Markets costs $7.00 all-in in the UK; XM does not take clients in the UK; Vantage Markets ranks #7 of 8 ranked brokers there.
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Vantage Markets costs $7.00 all-in in Australia; we have no verified all-in figure for XM in Australia; Vantage Markets ranks #7 and XM #2 of 8 ranked brokers there.
For a standard lot of EUR/USD, Vantage Markets costs $7.00 all-in in other countries; we have no verified all-in figure for XM in other countries; Vantage Markets ranks #10 and XM #5 of 13 ranked brokers there.
| Measure | Vantage Markets Not available in the EU | XM |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 70.13/100 | 77.57/100 · #4 of 7 in the EU (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | — | $8.00 |
| Typical spread + commission | — | 0.1 pips + $7.00 commission (Zero) |
| Minimum deposit | $50 | $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000 |
| Max. leverage (retail) | — | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | — | Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd · CySEC 120/10 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · ProTrader (TradingView-powered) · Vantage app | MT4 · MT5 · XM app |
| Instruments | 1,000+ | 1,400+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | 30 days | 90 days |
| Withdrawal payout | 1–2 business days | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Vantage Markets | XM Not available in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 70.13/100 · #7 of 8 in the UK | 77.57/100 (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $7.00 | — |
| Typical spread + commission | 0.1 pips + $6.00 commission (Raw ECN) | — |
| Minimum deposit | $50 | $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000 |
| Max. leverage (retail) | 1:30 | — |
| Regulator and entity | Vantage Global Prime LLP · FCA 590299 | — |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · ProTrader (TradingView-powered) · Vantage app | MT4 · MT5 · XM app |
| Instruments | 1,000+ | 1,400+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | 30 days | 90 days |
| Withdrawal payout | 1–2 business days | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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Read the Vantage Markets review →| Measure | Vantage Markets | XM |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 70.13/100 · #7 of 8 in Australia | 77.57/100 · #2 of 8 in Australia (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $7.00 | — |
| Typical spread + commission | 0.1 pips + $6.00 commission (Raw ECN) | — |
| Minimum deposit | $50 | $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000 |
| Max. leverage (retail) | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Regulator and entity | Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd · ASIC 428901 | Trading Point of Financial Instruments Pty Ltd · ASIC 443670 |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · ProTrader (TradingView-powered) · Vantage app | MT4 · MT5 · XM app |
| Instruments | 1,000+ | 1,400+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | 30 days | 90 days |
| Withdrawal payout | 1–2 business days | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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Read the Vantage Markets review →| Measure | Vantage Markets | XM |
|---|---|---|
| BrokersNest score and rank | 70.13/100 · #10 of 13 globally | 77.57/100 · #5 of 13 globally (higher score) |
| All-in cost per lot (EUR/USD) | $7.00 | — |
| Typical spread + commission | 0.1 pips + $6.00 commission (Raw ECN) | — |
| Minimum deposit | $50 | $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000 |
| Max. leverage (retail) | 1:1000 | 1:1000 |
| Regulator and entity | Vantage Global Limited · Vantage International Group Limited · Vantage Markets (Pty) Ltd · VFSC · CIMA · FSCA | XM Global Limited · FSC Belize · FSA Seychelles · FSCA |
| Platforms | MT4 · MT5 · ProTrader (TradingView-powered) · Vantage app | MT4 · MT5 · XM app |
| Instruments | 1,000+ | 1,400+ |
| Hedging | Available | Available |
| Scalping | Available | Available |
| Demo account | 30 days | 90 days |
| Withdrawal payout | 1–2 business days | 1 business day |
| Data verified | 21 Sep 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 |
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Read the Vantage Markets review →How we compare: the same verified figures as each broker’s review, scored with one published method. How we rank →
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 53% and 80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Vantage Markets or XM?
Which is cheaper, Vantage Markets or XM?
Their cheapest verified all-in costs per standard lot of EUR/USD are $7.00 (Vantage Markets) and $8.00 (XM), but there is no region where we have a verified figure for both.
Are Vantage Markets and XM regulated in the UK, EU or Australia?
Vantage Markets is regulated in the UK (FCA 590299) and Australia (ASIC 428901); not in the EU. XM is regulated in the EU (CySEC 120/10) and Australia (ASIC 443670); not in the UK.
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Vantage Markets or XM?
Minimum deposit at Vantage Markets: $50. At XM: $5 (Standard / Ultra Low / Zero); Shares account $10,000.
How do Vantage Markets and XM score in the BrokersNest rankings?
Vantage Markets scores 70.13/100 and XM 77.57/100 under our published method.