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Moneta Markets vs XM Group 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison of Moneta Markets and XM Group across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.

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Moneta Markets

Est. 2018 · Dubai, UAE

FCAFSCA
71.4/100
Good
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XM Group

Est. 2009 · Limassol, Cyprus

CySECASICDFSA
80.2/100
Excellent

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
Moneta MarketsXM Group

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
Moneta Markets
XM Group
Regulation & Trust
65
78
Trading Costs
84
72
Platforms & Tools
65
72
Account Conditions
76
90
Deposit & Withdrawal
72
88
Customer Support
70
85
Education & Research
68
92
Overall Score
71.4
80.2

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
2018
2009
Headquarters
Dubai, UAE
Limassol, Cyprus
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
FCA, FSCA
CySEC, ASIC, DFSA
Total Instruments
1,000
1,400

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
0.00 pips
0.80 pips
GBP/USD Spread
0.40 pips
1.30 pips
USD/JPY Spread
0.20 pips
1.00 pips
Min. Deposit
$50
$5
Commission/Lot
$6.00
$7.00
Inactivity Fee
Yes (after 6 months)
$15/month after 90 days

Platforms & Features

MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Copy Trading
API Trading
VPS Hosting
Demo Account
Islamic Account

Instruments

Forex Pairs
50
57
CFD Stocks
600
1,300
Indices
15
29
Commodities
10
15
Crypto CFDs
30
31

Moneta Markets vs XM Group: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 80.2/100 vs 71.4/100, XM Group edges out Moneta Markets by 8.8 points. This moderate gap suggests XM Group has an edge in several key areas.

Trading Costs

On the EUR/USD pair, Moneta Markets offers an average spread of 0.00 pips with a $6.00 round-turn commission, while XM Group comes in at 0.80 pips with a $7.00 commission. Moneta Markets offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $50 at Moneta Markets and $5 at XM Group.

Regulation & Safety

Moneta Markets holds 3 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (FCA, FSCA), while XM Group has 5 licenses at Tier 1 (CySEC, ASIC, DFSA). XM Group has more regulatory licenses overall.

Platform Comparison

Moneta Markets offers MT4, MT5. XM Group supports MT4, MT5, XM App, with exclusive access to XM App. XM Group provides a wider platform selection.

Who Should Choose Which?

Moneta Markets suits cost-conscious traders, while XM Group is better for beginners seeking education, traders who want advanced tools, traders who prioritize safety. If copy trading matters, XM Group has the edge. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, XM Group scores higher overall at 80.2/100 compared to Moneta Markets's 71.4/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — Moneta Markets may be superior in specific categories like trading costs.

Moneta Markets offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.00 pips, compared to 0.80 pips at XM Group. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.

XM Group scores higher for regulation and trust at 78/100, holding licenses from CySEC, ASIC, DFSA. Moneta Markets scores 65/100 with FCA, FSCA.

For beginners, XM Group is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 92/100. It offers structured trading courses, webinars, and a free demo account. Moneta Markets scores 68/100 for education.

Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both Moneta Markets and XM Group simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.

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Reviewed by

Neil C

Neil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.

Last updated: April 2026

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