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.

au Kabucom Securities is an online brokerage company and is the core company of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG Group) 's online financial services. The business is involved in securities trading, brokerage, offering, and selling. Along with other financial services, it offers bank agency and foreign exchange margin trading.

Pros and Cons

Is au Kabucom Securities Legit?

Yes, Au Kabucom is currently regulated by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), holding a retail forex license (No.61).

Regulated Country	Regulated Authority	Current Status	Regulated Entity	License Type	License Number
	Financial Services Agency (FSA)	Regulated	auカブコム証券株式会社	Retail Forex License	関東財務局長(金商)第61号

Products and Services

Fees

au Kabucom Securities offers commission-free forex trading, where the trading cost is incorporated into the spreads.

Au Kabucom charges for transactions involving other products, nevertheless. Here is the stock trading commission, for instance.

Stock trading commission (excluding Petit (Kabu®) and Premium Accumulation (Petit (Kabu® )))

Note:

• The above fees will be applied regardless of the execution conditions (market order, limit order, automated trading, etc.).
• If a calculation (fee calculation or consumption tax calculation) results in a fractional part, it will be rounded down.
• For transactions over the phone, an operator fee of 2,200 yen (tax included) will be added separately.
• The fees for buying and selling stock acquisition rights are the same as the fees for buying and selling physical shares mentioned above.
• There are no fees for transactions within a NISA (tax-free small-scale investment) account.
• If the upper limit of the price range (stop high) changes due to a period-specified order and the available amount falls short, the order will be forcibly canceled.

Trading Platform

Au Kabucom Securities offers an au Kabucom app which is available both on the PC and mobile platform.