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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and HFM depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while HFM operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to HFM which was founded in 2010. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Interactive Brokers
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| Interactive Brokers | HFM | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $5 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:2000 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | FCA, CySEC, FSCA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.8/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, HFM offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Interactive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. HFM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, HFM is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. HFM offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while HFM sets a minimum deposit of $5. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and HFM at 3.78/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
Interactive Brokers
4.4/5
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HFM
3.8/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs HFM's 3.8/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Interactive Brokers offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while HFM starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. HFM requires $5.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while HFM holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. HFM supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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