Fusion Markets vs XM: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Fusion Markets and XM — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Fusion Markets edges ahead (3.9/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaFusion MarketsXM
Overall score 3.9 3.6
Regulation & safety 3.5 3.0
Fees & deposit 4.5 3.5
Platform & assets 3.5 4.0
User support 4.0 4.0
Trust score76/10069/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingViewMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, XM app
Fee modelVery low commission — among the lowest in the industryStandard / ultra-low spread; figures vary
Pros & cons
- One of the lowest costs in the industry (very small commission)
- ASIC regulation + wide platform selection
- Well-regarded support
- A relatively new (2019) & small broker
- Many clients via the VFSC Vanuatu entity (light regulation)
- Leverage is high-risk
- Very large client base, strong multilingual education & support
- MT4/MT5 + many instruments
- CySEC license for the EU entity
- Many retail clients via the offshore entity (Belize) — weaker protection
- Standard spread is not the cheapest
- Leverage is high-risk
Regulation at a glance
Fusion Markets
Australian (2019) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu for the global entity), FSA (Seychelles).
XM
Trading Point group — regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (historically), DFSA (Dubai), FSC (Belize), FSCA (South Africa). Many retail clients via the offshore entity (Belize).