| ?Broker |
?HFM |
| Company Information |
|
| ?? 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 |
|
| ?? 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 |
|
| ? 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 |
|
| ⏳ 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 |
|
| ? 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 |
|
| ? 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 |
|
| ? 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 |
|
| ? 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 |
|
| ? 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 |
|
| ? 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 |
|
| ? 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 |
|
| ?? 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 |
| ?Open Account |
?Open Account |
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