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Choosing between Swissquote and HFM depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Swissquote is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, while HFM operates from Limassol, Cyprus. Swissquote has the longer track record, established in 1996, 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.
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| Swissquote | HFM | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.8/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $1000 ✓ | $5 |
| Spread from | 1.3 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:100 | 1:2000 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, MAS | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile |
Swissquote (3.8/5) and HFM (3.8/5) are closely matched. HFM has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Swissquote holds licences from FCA, MAS. HFM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Cfd, Indices markets. Swissquote additionally covers Crypto. HFM adds Commodities.
On spreads, HFM is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.3 pips at Swissquote.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. HFM offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while HFM sets a minimum deposit of $5. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Swissquote at 3.80/5 and HFM at 3.78/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Swissquote leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Swissquote
3.8/5
Choose Swissquote if you want…
HFM
3.8/5
Choose HFM if you want…
Swissquote (3.8/5) and HFM (3.8/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Swissquote offers spreads from 1.3 pips, while HFM starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1000. HFM requires $5.
Swissquote is regulated by FCA, MAS, while HFM holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, 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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