HFM vs Pepperstone
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Limited data: HFM has 8 and Pepperstone has 7 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- Only HFM lists: FSCA, FSA (Seychelles), CMA (Kenya), FSA (SVG).
- Only Pepperstone lists: SCB, ASIC, DFSA, SCA.
- Pepperstone offers cTrader, TradingView; HFM does not list them.
- HFM confirms copy trading; Pepperstone does not confirm it on its site.
- HFM confirms a swap-free account; Pepperstone does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | HFM | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Provisional (limited data) | 81.9/100 |
| Regulators | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSA (Seychelles), CMA (Kenya), FSA (SVG) | SCB, ASIC, FCA, CySEC, DFSA, SCA |
| Founded | Not verified | 2010Founded in Melbourne. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryHFM Platform, WebTrader. | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Proprietary |
| Minimum deposit | NonePremium account: "no minimum deposit". | NoneAccounts table shows $0; funding minimum $10. |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | $3.50Razor, "from $3.50 per lot, per side". |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | 1:2000Zero, Pro and Premium; InfinityX described as "unlimited". | 1:30 retail (1:500 professional)Bahamas entity page. |
| Copy trading | YesHFM Copy Trading and PAMM. | Not confirmed |
| Swap-free / Islamic | YesInfinityX, Cent, Zero and Premium. | Not confirmed |
| Deposit methods | Not verified | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 8 listed (partial)"and others". | Not found |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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