INGOT Brokers 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.

AttributeINGOT BrokersXM
Licence Score62Strong70Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record37
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed · Licence 120/10
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded20062009
HeadquartersAustraliaCyprus
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, MT5
Minimum deposit—US$5
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Frequently asked questions

Is INGOT Brokers or XM better regulated?

XM has the higher Licence Score (70 vs 62), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both INGOT Brokers and XM?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, CMA (Kenya) and FSA (Seychelles).

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