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HFM vs InstaForex

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Here is how HFM and InstaForex compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.

HFMInstaForex
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, FSA Seychelles, FSCACySEC, BVI FSC
Minimum deposit–$1 (Insta.Standard, global entity); 1 EUR/USD/GBP (EU entity)
Commission–None on Standard; Zero and Raw accounts from $0.5 per trade (global entity)
Max leverage–1:30 for EU retail clients (Instant Trading EU Ltd); up to 1:1000 on the global site
Platforms–MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, Mobile
Retail accounts losing money–81.92%

Full reviews: HFM review · InstaForex review

Frequently asked questions

Are HFM and InstaForex regulated?

HFM: CySEC, FCA, FSA Seychelles, FSCA. InstaForex: CySEC, BVI FSC.

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