XM safety: is it safe to use?

Is XM safe?

Yes, XM is safe in our assessment as the broker is regulated by three financial authorities globally through its parent company, including the top-tier Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). It is a well-established brand even though it is not listed on any stock exchange and does not disclose its financial information.

Pros	Cons
• Negative balance protection	• Does not hold a banking license
• Regulated by the top-tier ASIC	• Not listed on a stock exchange
	• Financial information is not publicly available

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Is XM regulated?

Yes, XM is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and the International Financial Services Commission of Belize (IFSC).

There is another XM legal entity called Trading Point MENA Limited, which is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

How you are protected

XM operates several subsidiaries. Which one of these will serve you depends on your residency. This is important because the investor protection amount and the regulator differ depending on the entity.

Legal entities and countries served by XM
Country of clients	Protection amount	Regulator	Legal entity
EEA countries	€20,000	Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)	Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd.
Australia	No protection	Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)	Trading Point of Financial Instruments Pty Ltd.
Middle-East	No protection	Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)	Trading Point MENA Limited
Rest of the world	No protection	International Financial Services Commission of Belize (IFSC)

Negative balance protection

XM provides negative balance protection for both EU and non-EU customers. Negative balance protection means that you can't lose more money than what is on your account, i.e. you won't owe any money to your broker.

Is XM legit?

Yes, XM is legit. The private company behind the XM brand is Trading Point Holdings, which was established in 2009. The longer the track record of a broker, the more proof we have that it has successfully weathered previous financial crises.

On the other hand, the company doesn't disclose its financial information and isn't listed on any exchanges, factors that would increase transparency.

Is XM a scam?

No, XM is not a scam. It is a strictly regulated, real, for-profit company. Financial markets, however, especially forex and CFD trading, pose significant risks over which no company has total control, so invest only what you can afford to lose in case the market goes haywire.

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