Plus500 vs XTB

If you are reading this article, you are likely having trouble deciding whether Plus500 or XTB is the better trading platform for you. While both platforms generally provide positive user experiences, there are some essential differences to note.

In this Plus500 or XTB broker comparison, we outline the highlights of each trading platform to help you make a more informed decision. We evaluate:

• Features and Platforms
• Available Markets
• Typical Spreads and Fees
• Security and Trust
• Plus500 vs XTB - Verdict

Feature	Plus500 (visit site)	XTB (visit site)
Headquarter:	Israel	UK
Regulation :	CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, MAS	KNF, FCA, CMB, CySEC, IFSC
Type of Broker:	Market Maker	Market Maker
U.S. Clients Allowed:
Minimum Deposit:	$100	$250
Maximum Leverage:	1:30	1:500
Commissions / Spreads:	Variable Spreads	Both
Account 1:	CFD	Standard
Account 2:		Pro
Account 3:		Islamic
Demo Account:
Islamic Account:
Segregated Account:
Managed Accounts:
Institutional Accounts:
Website Languages:	English Chinese Other	English Chinese Other
Support Hours:	24/7	24/5
E-mail Support:
SMS Support:
Chat:
Broker Offers:	See what Plus500 offers 82% of retail CFD accounts lose money	See what XTB offers .

Features and Platforms

Traders who seek a commission-free trading environment and do not mind elevated mark-ups from an execution-only broker will feel at home at Plus500. This broker does not provide any value-added services, only maintains a below-average proprietary trading platform; on a positive note, it does offer more than 2,400 assets. In operation since 2008, 82% of retail CFD accounts lose money at Plus500. Founded in 2002, Poland-based XTB, which is publicly listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, grew into one of the most reliable multi-asset brokers. Its proprietary trading platform serves manual traders; similar to Plus500, support for automated trading solutions is unavailable. As such, neither broker caters to high-growth sectors of financial markets. XTB does offer research and education, but 82% of its retail traders face a loss.

Available Markets

Asset selection is where Plus500 trumps XTB with more than 2,400 assets versus below 2,100. Forex traders have 71 currency pairs to trade at the former against just 57 at the latter. Plus500 features 26 index CFDs, and 95 ETFs, while XTB provides traders with 42 and 80+, respectively. The majority of assets remain in equity CFDs, where the 1,737 available at Plus500 trails the 1,849 offered at XTB, which also provides 25 cryptocurrency pairs against just four at Plus500. The 585 options contracts at Plus500 add hedging and diversification opportunities. While the overall asset selection remains similar in terms of the number of total assets offered, Plus500 offers more quality due to broader sector exposure.

Typical Spreads and Fees

Plus500 offers Forex traders commission-free, dynamic spreads with above-average but reasonable fees versus minimum spreads of 0.1 pips at XTB. Traders can achieve better pricing at XTB, where a commission of 0.08% and lower markups may offer an advantage. Swap rates on leveraged overnight positions apply equally. Plus500 charges a $10 monthly inactivity fee after three months versus twelve months at XTB. Plus500 does not levy a deposit fee, while XTB charges 2.00% on PayPal, Skrill, and Neteller deposits. Third-party payment processor costs exist at both brokers. Overall, XTB maintains a pricing edge for high-frequency traders.