Startrader vs XM
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Limited data: Startrader has 5 and XM has 8 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- Only XM lists: FSC (Belize), CMA (Kenya).
- XM confirms a swap-free account; Startrader does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | Startrader | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Provisional (limited data) | 73.1/100 |
| Regulators | FSCA, FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius) | FSC (Belize), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius), FSCA, CMA (Kenya) |
| Founded | Not verified | Not verified |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryIncludes STAR Web Trading and STAR Copy. | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryXM App. |
| Minimum deposit | Not verified | $5 |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | Not verified | 0.80Site-wide "as low as 0.8 pips"; not account- or pair-specific. |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | Not verified | Not verified |
| Copy trading | YesSTAR Copy / Copy Trade. | YesXM Copy Trading. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Not confirmed | Yes"Islamic option as standard" on all accounts. |
| Deposit methods | Not verified | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 3 listed (partial)Partial list; FATF blacklist jurisdictions also excluded; Hong Kong residents "not targeted". | 4 listed (partial)Plus "other sanctioned countries". |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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