Alvexo vs XM: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeAlvexoXM
Licence Score45Moderate70Strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record27
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed · Licence 120/10
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded20142009
HeadquartersCyprusCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4MT4, MT5
Minimum deposit—US$5
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Frequently asked questions

Is Alvexo or XM better regulated?

XM has the higher Licence Score (70 vs 45), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Alvexo and XM?

Both are matched to licences from CySEC and FSA (Seychelles).

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