XTB Information

XTB is a UK registered online forex and CFD broker that is regulated by the FCA and CYSEC. The company offers trading in 6,898 financial instruments including stocks, ETFs, forex, indices, and commodities with leverage up to 1:500, spread from 0.5 pips and zero commissions for CFD trading via Mobile, Desktop, and Tablet platforms.

Pros and Cons of XTB

Pros:

• Regulated by CySEC and FCA
• Commission-free trading
• No minimum deposit requirement
• Rich educational resources including educational articles, market analysis, aneBooks

Cons:

• Only offers a standard account type
• Withdrawal below 50 USD/EUR/GBP will be charged a fee of 5 USD/EUR/GBP
• A monthly fee of 10 GBP will be charged if no purchase or sale transaction within 365 days
• Customer support is not available 24/7

Is XTB Legit?

Yes. XTB is currently regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Regulated Country	Regulator	Regulated Entity	License Type	License No.
	CySEC	XTB Ltd	Market Making (MM)	169/12
	FCA	XTB Limited	Straight Through Processing (STP)	522157

Market Instruments

XTB offer 6,898 tradable instruments, including stocks, ETFs, forex, indices, and commodities. This presents a great opportunity for traders to diversify their portfolio and access multiple markets all within one platform.

Account Type

XTB only offers a single standard account type, and no minimum deposit requirement.

There are no fees for account opening and maintenance, while 0.5% for currency conversion.

Leverage

XTB offers a maximum leverage of up to 1:500. However, traders need to be aware that high leverage also carries a higher risk of substantial losses, and should only be used by experienced traders who have a good understanding of risk management strategies.

Spreads and Commissions

XTB offers spread from 0.5 pips. Specifically, spread on the EUR/USD pair is floating around 1.0 pips.

As for commissions, there is no commission for trading CFDs, while there may be a commission charged for stocks and ETFs investing. You can find detailed info in the table below:

Trading Platform

XTB only offers its proprietary platform, available on Mobile, Desktop, and Tablet devices. It does not support any third-party trading platforms, such as the industry-leading MT4 and MT5, which could be a disadvantage for some traders.

Deposit and Withdrawal

XTB accepts payments via MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, Bank transfer.

The accepted currencies are USD, EUR, and GBP.

It does not charge any fees for deposits and process them quickly.

Withdrawal above 50 USD/EUR/GBP is free of charge, while withdrawal below 50 USD/EUR/GBP will be charged a fee of 5 USD/EUR/GBP.

As for the withdrawal processing time, withdrawal before 1 PM can be processed on the same business day, while withdrawal after 1 PM will be processed on the next business day.

Conclusion

Overall, XTB is a well-regulated and reputable forex broker with many years of experience in the industry. The company offers a wide range of tradable assets, competitive spreads, and user-friendly trading platforms with advanced features. The educational resources provided by XTB are also a valuable asset for both novice and experienced traders.

However, the limited account options and high withdrawal fees for small amounts may be a disadvantage for some traders.

Overall, XTB is a solid choice for traders looking for a regulated and reliable forex broker.

FXGiants Information

FXGiants is a broker. The tradable instruments include forex, metals, indices, commodities, stocks, and futures. The broker also provides six accounts with a maximum leverage of 1:1000. The minimum spread is from 0.0 pips. FXGiants is still risky due to its clone firm status, high leverage, and bad reviews about wiping out profits.

Pros and Cons

Is FXGiants Legit?

FXGiants is regulated by FCA with license number 585561, but it is a clone firm.

What Can I Trade on FXGiants?

FXGiants offers more than 300 market instruments, including forex, metals, indices, commodities, stocks, and futures.

Account Type

FXGiants has six account types: Live Floating Spread, Live Fixed Spread, Live Zero Fixed Spread, STP/ECN No Commission, STP/ECN No Commission, and STP/ECN Absolute Zero. Traders who want low spreads can choose Live Zero Fixed Spread and STP/ECN Zero Spread accounts, while those who want low leverage can open STP/ECN No Commission, STP/ECN Zero Spread, and STP/ECN Absolute Zero accounts.

FXGiants Fees

The spread starts from 0.0 pipsand the commission is from 0. The lower the spread, the faster the liquidity.

Leverage

The maximum leverage is 1:1000 meaning that profits and losses are magnified 1000 times.

Trading Platform

FXGiants cooperates with the authoritative MT4 trading platform and provides PMAM and VPS Hosting services. Junior traders prefer MT4 over MT5. MT4 provides various trading strategies and implements EA systems.

Deposit and Withdrawal

FXGiants accepts Visa, Wire Transfers, etc. for deposit and withdrawal. However, the official website is inaccessible, so transfer processing times and associated fees are unknown.