XM Account Types: A Guide for Traders and Investors 2025

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XM offers Four major accounts: the Standard Account , Micro account, Ultra Low Standard and Shares Account. The raw spread account can be of two types: Raw Spread metatrader, and Raw Spread Ctrader account. The Standard account is spread-based, while the Raw Spread account is commission-based. Additionally, based on client type (Client profile), XM offers a good number of account types: 

Below is the full list of account types offered by XM:     

  • XM Standard account
  • XM Micro Account
  • XM Ultra Low Standard Account
  • XM Shares Account
  • XM Islamic account
  • XM Professional account

XM Standard Account: Best for Beginners

XM Standard Accounts are designed to meet the needs of retail traders in the forex and CFD markets. These accounts suit beginner traders, offering a straightforward and accessible trading experience with competitive spreads and reliable execution.

Key Features of XM Standard Account:

  • Applicable For: Applicable for all jurisdictions including ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC in Belize
  • Account Opening: Fully Online Account opening. It may take only 5 to 7 Minutes. The demo account has 30 days of validity. 
  •  KYC Verification: Required 
  • Trading Instruments: Forex , Commodities, Stock ,Indices , Crypto , Turbo Stocks, Equity indices , Precious Metals , Energies
  • Trading Platforms: MT4, MT5 
  • Minimum Deposit:  5$
  • Maximum Leverage: Up to 30:1 (CySEC, ASIC), up to 1000:1 (FSA), and up to 500:1 for a professional account.
  • Trading Fees: Only Spread is charged (No Commission). Variable spreads from 1 pips. A rollover commission is applied on open positions overnight.
  • Minimum Trade Size: 0.01 lot. 
  • Maximum Trade Size (Lot restriction per Ticket): 300 Lots 
  • Funding Currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF,‎AUD, HUF, PLN, SGD, ZAR
  • Maximum Number of Positions ( At a time): 200 for MT4, MT5 Live account, 100 for MT4, MT5, demo accounts, 2000 for Ctrader trading account. 
  • Maximum Volume per trade: The maximum volume per trade ranges from 50 to 250 lots, depending on the platform type and tradable assets. For Shares CFDs, the maximum volume is 1000 shares in total
  • Trading Style Allowed: All including Scalping, hedging, and EA Trading. 
  • Stop Out Level (retail): 0%
  • Margin Call Level: 60% 
  • Negative balance Protection: Yes 
  • Investor Protection:  Available under ASIC and CySEC regulations. However, the Investor protection scheme does not apply to FSA jurisdiction. 

XM Micro Account: Best for Beginners

Key Features of XM Micro Account:

  • Applicable For: Applicable for all jurisdictions including ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC in Belize
  • Account Opening: Fully Online Account opening. It may take only 5 to 7 Minutes. The demo account has 30 days of validity. 
  •  KYC Verification: Required 
  • Trading Instruments: Forex, Commodities, Stock, Indices , Crypto, Turbo Stocks, Equity indices, Precious Metals, Energies
  • Trading Platforms: MT4, MT5 
  • Minimum Deposit:  5$
  • Maximum Leverage: Up to 30:1 (CySEC, ASIC), up to 1000:1 (FSA), and up to 500:1 for a professional account.
  • Trading Fees: Only Spread is charged (No Commission). Variable spreads from 1 pips. A rollover commission is applied on open positions overnight.
  • Minimum Trade Size: 0.01 lot. 
  • Maximum Trade Size (Lot restriction per Ticket): 300 Lots 
  • Funding Currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF,‎AUD, HUF, PLN, SGD, ZAR
  • Maximum Number of Positions ( At a time): 200 for MT4, MT5 Live account, 100 for MT4, MT5, demo accounts, 2000 for Ctrader trading account. 
  • Maximum Volume per trade: The maximum volume per trade ranges from 50 to 250 lots, depending on the platform type and tradable assets. For Shares CFDs, the maximum volume is 1000 shares in total
  • Trading Style Allowed: All including Scalping, hedging, and EA Trading. 
  • Stop Out Level (retail): 0%
  • Margin Call Level: 60% 
  • Negative balance Protection: Yes 
  • Investor Protection:  Available under ASIC and CySEC regulations. However, the Investor protection scheme does not apply to FSA jurisdiction. 

XM Ultra Low Standard Account: Best for Beginners

Key Features of XM Ultra Low Standard Account:

  • Applicable For: Applicable for all jurisdictions including ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC in Belize
  • Account Opening: Fully Online Account opening. It may take only 5 to 7 Minutes. The demo account has 30 days of validity. 
  •  KYC Verification: Required 
  • Trading Instruments: Forex, Commodities, Stock, Indices, Crypto, Turbo Stocks, Equity indices, Precious Metals, Energies
  • Trading Platforms: MT4, MT5 
  • Minimum Deposit:  5$
  • Maximum Leverage: Up to 30:1 (CySEC, ASIC), up to 1000:1 (FSA), and up to 500:1 for a professional account.
  • Trading Fees: Only Spread is charged (No Commission). Variable spreads from 0.6 pips. A rollover commission is applied on open positions overnight.
  • Minimum Trade Size: 0.01 lot. 
  • Maximum Trade Size (Lot restriction per Ticket): 300 Lots 
  • Funding Currencies: EUR, USD, GBP, AUD, ZAR, SGD
  • Maximum Number of Positions ( At a time): 200 for MT4, MT5 Live account, 100 for MT4, MT5, demo accounts, 2000 for Ctrader trading account. 
  • Maximum Volume per trade: The maximum volume per trade ranges from 50 to 250 lots, depending on the platform type and tradable assets. For Shares CFDs, the maximum volume is 1000 shares in total
  • Trading Style Allowed: All including Scalping, hedging, and EA Trading. 
  • Stop Out Level (retail): 0%
  • Margin Call Level: 60% 
  • Negative balance Protection: Yes 
  • Investor Protection:  Available under ASIC and CySEC regulations. However, the Investor protection scheme does not apply to FSA jurisdiction. 

XM XM Shares Account Account: Best for Beginners

Key Features of XM XM Shares Account Account:

  • Applicable For: Applicable for all jurisdictions including ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC in Belize
  • Account Opening: Fully Online Account opening. It may take only 5 to 7 Minutes. The demo account has 30 days of validity. 
  •  KYC Verification: Required 
  • Trading Instruments: Forex , Commodities, Stock ,Indices , Crypto , Turbo Stocks, Equity indices , Precious Metals , Energies
  • Trading Platforms: MT4, MT5 
  • Minimum Deposit: 10,000$
  • Maximum Leverage: Up to 30:1 (CySEC, ASIC), up to 1000:1 (FSA), and up to 500:1 for a professional account.
  • Trading Fees: Only Spread is charged (No Commission). Variable spreads from 0.6 pips. A rollover commission is applied on open positions overnight.
  • Minimum Trade Size: 0.01 lot. 
  • Maximum Trade Size (Lot restriction per Ticket): 50 Lots 
  • Funding Currencies: USD
  • Maximum Number of Positions ( At a time): 200 for MT4, MT5 Live account, 100 for MT4, MT5, demo accounts, 2000 for Ctrader trading account. 
  • Maximum Volume per trade: The maximum volume per trade ranges from 50 to 250 lots, depending on the platform type and tradable assets. For Shares CFDs, the maximum volume is 1000 shares in total
  • Trading Style Allowed: All including Scalping, hedging, and EA Trading. 
  • Stop Out Level (retail): 0%
  • Margin Call Level: 60% 
  • Negative balance Protection: Yes 
  • Investor Protection:  Available under ASIC and CySEC regulations. However, the Investor protection scheme does not apply to FSA jurisdiction.