🔎Broker |
🥇HFM |
Company Information |
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👨💼 Year Founded |
2010 |
👩💼👨💼 Current CEO |
George Koumantaris |
👩💼👨💼 Founder/s |
George Koumantaris, Marcos Kappos |
👥 Amount of staff |
200+ globally |
👨💻 Amount of active traders |
Over 2 million |
📈 Publicly Traded (Listed Company) |
No |
Regulation and Security |
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🇬🇧 Regulation |
FCA (UK), FSCA (South Africa), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai), FSA (Seychelles) |
🇬🇧 Country of regulation |
United Kingdom, South Africa, Cyprus, Dubai, Seychelles |
💼 Account Segregation |
Yes, client funds are kept in segregated accounts |
🚫 Negative balance protection |
Yes, available to retail clients |
🔐 Two-step Authentication |
Yes, supports 2FA for extra account security |
🛡️ Investor Protection Schemes |
Yes, clients are protected under the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) in Europe |
Account Types and Features |
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🏦 Institutional Accounts |
Yes, available for institutional clients |
📊 Managed Accounts |
Yes, PAMM and MAM accounts are offered |
💱 Minor account currencies |
USD, EUR, ZAR, NGN, GBP, and more |
💰 Minimum Deposit |
USD 0 / 0 ZAR |
Trading Conditions |
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⏳ Average deposit/withdrawal processing time |
Deposits: Instant; Withdrawals: 1-3 business days |
💵 Fund Withdrawal Fee |
No fees for most methods, but some third-party charges may apply |
📉 Spreads from |
As low as 0.1 pips on the Zero Spread account |
💸 Commissions |
$3 per lot on Zero Spread accounts |
🌍 Number of base currencies supported |
10+ (including USD, EUR, ZAR, NGN, and GBP) |
📈 Swap Fees |
Swap fees vary by instrument, but Islamic (swap-free) accounts are available |
📈 Leverage |
Up to 1:1000 depending on the jurisdiction and account type |
📊 Margin requirements |
Starting at 0.5%, varies by asset class and leverage level |
🌙 Islamic account (swap-free) |
Yes, available for all account types |
🎓 Demo Account |
Yes, unlimited free demo accounts |
⏱️ Order Execution Time |
< 1 second on average |
☁️ VPS Hosting |
Yes, free VPS for qualifying traders |
🌍 Global Offices |
Multiple locations worldwide: Cyprus, UK, Dubai, South Africa, Seychelles |
👆 One-Click Trading |
Yes, available on MT4 and MT5 platforms |
🤖 Expert Advisors |
Yes, fully supported on MT4 and MT5 |
Trading Instruments |
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📊 CFDs-Total Offered |
1,200+ CFDs |
📈 CFD Stock Indices |
Yes, 15+ indices available |
🛢️ CFD Commodities |
Yes, includes Gold, Oil, and Silver |
📉 CFD Shares |
Yes, 50+ global stocks |
👀 Watch list |
Yes, customizable watchlists |
🔔 Trade Alerts |
Yes, available through the platforms |
📈 Trading Stocks with GP |
Yes, stock trading is available via CFDs |
📊 Trading Indices with GP |
Yes, index trading via CFDs available |
🛠️ Swap on trading board |
Yes, swaps are visible on the trading platforms |
Deposits and Withdrawals |
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💳 Deposit Options |
Credit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller), Crypto |
💸 Withdrawal Options |
Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Card, E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller), Crypto |
🎁 Welcome Bonus |
Yes, 100% SuperCharged Bonus available |
Trading Platforms and Tools |
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💻 Trading Platforms |
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), HFM mobile app |
🚦 Stop-loss Instrument |
Yes, fully supported |
🛡️ Investor Protection Schemes |
Yes, as per regulation, compensation schemes apply |
🖥️ OS Compatibility |
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
🔧 Forex trading tools |
Yes, Autochartist, Trading Central, and more |
💬 Customer Support |
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💬 Live chat availability |
Yes, 24/5 live chat support |
📧 Customer Support Email address |
support@hfm.com |
📞 Customer Support Contact Number |
+44 123 456 7890 |
🌐 Languages supported on HFM Website |
English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, and more |
Educational Resources and Support |
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👍 Beginners Trader friendly UX |
Yes, beginner-friendly platform design |
📚 Forex course |
Yes, free educational courses available |
🖥️ Webinars |
Yes, regular free webinars provided |
📖 Educational Resources |
Yes, includes tutorials, eBooks, and market analysis |
Partnerships and Programs |
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🤝 Affiliate program? |
Yes, generous affiliate program offered |
🤝 Amount of partners |
1,000+ affiliates globally |
📈 IB Program |
Yes, multi-tier IB (Introducing Broker) program available |
⚽ Do they sponsor any notable events or teams? |
Yes, HFM sponsors various sports teams and events |
💰 Rebate program |
Yes, rebate program for active traders |
🗨️ Community Forum |
Yes, online trader community and forum available |
Social Media Platforms |
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🌐 Official Website address |
hfm.com |
📘 Official Facebook Page |
HFM Facebook |
🐦 Official Twitter Page |
HFM Twitter |
📺 Official YouTube Channel |
HFM YouTube |
🔗 Official Linkedin Page |
HFM LinkedIn |
📸 Official Instagram Page |
HFM Instagram |
Regulatory Status in South Africa |
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🇿🇦 Accept South Africa Traders? |
Yes |
🏛️ Is HFM regulated by the South Africa regulatory body (FSCA)? |
Yes, licensed under FSCA |
🤝 Does HFM offer an Affiliate Program for South African Traders? |
Yes, dedicated SA affiliate program |
💱 Does HFM allow accounts to be opened in ZAR / Rands? |
Yes, ZAR-denominated accounts supported |
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