Fusion Markets vs XM
Two brokers, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
An Australian broker with a Zero account and a Classic account.
Standard and Ultra Low accounts from a $5 deposit, with a separate Shares account.
| Detail | Fusion Markets | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | ASIC AFSL 385620 (Australian clients) · VFSC Vanuatu, company 40256 · FSA Seychelles SD096 | XM Global Limited, FSC Belize licence 8557558 (Securities Industry Act 2021) |
| Minimum Deposit | — | $5 (Standard, Ultra Low) · $10,000 (Shares) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, XM App |
| Account Types | Zero, Classic | Standard, Ultra Low, Shares |
What the figures say
- XM publishes its minimum deposit ($5 (Standard, Ultra Low) · $10,000 (Shares)); Fusion Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- Platforms: Fusion Markets lists MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView; XM lists MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, XM App.
- Account Types: Fusion Markets lists Zero, Classic; XM lists Standard, Ultra Low, Shares.
- Fusion Markets also lists Metals, Energy, Crypto, Shares.
- XM also lists Stocks.
A figure marked “—” is one that broker does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
Fusion Markets: why traders choose it
- Three regulated entities, with ASIC covering Australian clients
- Copy trading through DupliTrade and Fusion+
- Multi Account Manager and sponsored VPS for algorithmic traders
XM: why traders choose it
- Standard and Ultra Low accounts open from $5
- Ultra Low is the account XM points high-volume traders to, for lower spreads and swaps
- A separate Shares account for buying stock, from $10,000
- Bonuses on the Standard account, described by XM as boosting trading power
- Copy trading, trading competitions and a loyalty club run alongside the accounts
Fusion Markets pros
- ASIC licence named in full on their own site
- cTrader and TradingView alongside both MetaTrader versions
Fusion Markets cons
- Not available to residents of a long list of countries, including the US, Japan and New Zealand
- Spreads and minimum deposit are not stated on the pages reachable from their footer
XM pros
- One of the lowest entry points anywhere at $5
- The Ultra Low account gives a cheaper option without a commission model to learn
- MetaTrader 4 and 5 plus their own app, so nothing unfamiliar
XM cons
- The global site is the Belize entity; XM's European and Australian entities have different leverage caps and protections
- Spreads and leverage figures were not on the accounts page we read; they are in the account details after sign-up
- Bonuses come with their own terms, which are worth reading before taking one
About XM
XM offers three accounts on its global site: Standard and Ultra Low, both from a $5 minimum, and a Shares account from $10,000. The global entity, XM Global Limited, is licensed by the Financial Services Commission of Belize.
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