JustMarkets vs XM (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared

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Data refreshed 25 Sep 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan

JustMarkets

Trust rank #25 · Editorial rating 9 / 10 · Founded 2012

JustMarkets is a forex and CFD broker offering broad market access on MetaTrader platforms with multiple account options and flexible conditions. It provides education, market insights, and multilingual support in a straightforward,…

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XM

Trust rank #26 · Founded 2009

XM is a well-regarded forex and CFD broker providing online access to multiple markets on widely used platforms, along with research tools, education, and multilingual support.

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JustMarkets (Mauritius, founded 2012) holds 3 regulatory licences (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA), offers MT4, MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. XM (Cyprus, founded 2009) holds 5 regulatory licences (ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FCA, IFSC), 2 of them tier-1, offers MT4, MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 225 countries; JustMarkets is available in 1 countries where XM is not, and XM in 4 where JustMarkets is not.

Verdict at a glance

  • JustMarkets leads on trust rank and instrument range.
  • XM leads on track record, regulatory coverage, country coverage and tier-1 licences.
  • Level on platform choice and fee level.

Scored on 8 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.

JustMarkets vs XM: side-by-side data

CriteriaJustMarketsXM
Editorial rating9 / 10Not verified
Trust rank#25#26
Founded20122009
HeadquartersMauritiusCyprus
RegulatorsFSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSAASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FCA, IFSC
Broker typeECN, STPMarket Maker, STP
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, MetalsCommodities, Forex, Indices, Metals
Countries accepted226 countries229 countries
Fee levelLowLow
Trading typesCFD Trading, Spot TradingCFD Trading, Spot Trading
Best-for use casesCopy Trading, Retail TradingProfessional Trading, Retail Trading

Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.

Pros

JustMarkets

  • High leverage up to 1:3000
  • Raw spread accounts with 0.0 pip spreads
  • Multiple account types: Cent, Standard, Pro, Raw
  • MT4/MT5 platform support
  • Copy trading available

XM

  • CySEC and ASIC regulation
  • Low $5 minimum deposit
  • MT4/MT5 platform support (desktop/web/mobile)
  • Negative balance protection
  • Low-spread account options (commission-free and commission-based)

Cons

JustMarkets

  • Offshore regulation (Seychelles FSA, Mauritius FSC)
  • No top-tier licenses (no FCA/ASIC/NFA)
  • No investor compensation scheme on offshore entities
  • Negative balance protection not consistent across entities
  • Limited platform choice (MT4/MT5 only)

XM

  • Offshore regulation via IFSC Belize
  • CFDs only (no real stocks/ETFs ownership)
  • MT4/MT5 only; no proprietary platform
  • Inactivity fee applies
  • No ECN/DMA accounts

Key features

JustMarkets

  • MT4 and MT5 platforms
  • Wide range of forex crypto indices commodities and stocks CFDs
  • Raw spread ECN accounts
  • Leverage up to 3000 to 1
  • Copy trading platform
  • Negative balance protection and segregated client funds

XM

  • Multi asset CFD trading Forex Indices Commodities Equities Metals Energies
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 with algorithmic trading and VPS support
  • Negative balance protection and segregated client funds
  • Multi jurisdiction regulation CySEC ASIC DFSA IFSC
  • Multiple account types Micro Standard Ultra Low with tight spreads
  • Market execution low latency and high fill rates with no requotes

Country availability: JustMarkets vs XM

Available at both (225): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island and 185 more.

Only JustMarkets (1): Israel.

Only XM (4): Australia, India, Japan, United Kingdom.

Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.

JustMarkets vs XM: common questions

Which broker is more regulated, JustMarkets or XM?

XM holds more regulatory licences: JustMarkets (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA) versus XM (ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FCA, IFSC). Tier-1 licences: JustMarkets 0, XM 2.

Which trading platforms do JustMarkets and XM offer?

JustMarkets offers MT4, MT5; XM offers MT4, MT5.

Which has lower fees, JustMarkets or XM?

Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.

Which is older, JustMarkets or XM?

XM is the older of the two, founded in 2009; JustMarkets was founded in 2012.

Are JustMarkets and XM available in the same countries?

They overlap in 225 countries. JustMarkets is additionally available in 1 countries (Israel) and XM in 4 countries (Australia, India, Japan, United Kingdom).

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