Exness vs HF Markets
A side-by-side comparison of Exness and HF Markets.
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Our partner brokers (XM, Exness and HFM) are overseas firms that are not registered with Japan’s FSA (Financial Services Agency). They are not covered by the protections that apply to firms registered in Japan, such as trust-account segregation or the financial ADR dispute-resolution scheme. Read About the risks and decide for yourself whether to open an account.
Choose by trading goal, not by an overall score
XM, Exness and HFM fit different trading priorities. Start with what matters most to you: bonus terms, spreads, withdrawals, starting deposit, platform choice or trading style.
Choose Exness to pick your own spread and commission mix
- You want to compare spread and commission by account (Standard, Pro, Zero, Raw Spread)
- You want to use the automatic withdrawal processing (over 98% per the official note) after checking it
- You are comfortable checking entity and account rules yourself
Watch-out: we could not confirm the minimum deposit or the leverage conditions on the official account pages. Check them on the official site before opening an account.
Choose HFM for cent accounts and a wider range of account types
- You want to test small on a cent account (1 lot = 1,000 units)
- You want to choose from six account types
- You want to start with an account that has a $0 minimum deposit
Watch-out: accounts opened through our partner link are with HF Markets (SV) Ltd, an international business company in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Exness vs HF Markets: Feature Comparison
Minimum deposit, leverage, and spreads vary by country, entity, account type, account currency, and balance. Check official terms before applying.
| Feature | Exness | HF Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min Deposit | — | $0 |
| Leverage | — | 1:2000（Top-Up Bonusは1:1000） |
| Spread From | 0.0 pips | 0.0 pips |
| Stop-out level | 0% | — |
| Regulation | FSA Seychelles (SD025), FSCA South Africa, CBCS Curaçao, FSC BVI, FSC Belize, FSC Mauritius | SVG IBC (HF Markets (SV) Ltd) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade app | MT4, MT5, HFM Platform |
| Bonus | No Bonus | BONUS HUNTER 45,000円（入金不要）+ 最大150,000円の100%入金ボーナス |
Exness
- Four account types: Standard, Pro, Zero and Raw Spread (official account pages).
- Exness states that over 98% of withdrawals are processed automatically. Processing time depends on the payment method.
- Exness offers negative balance protection, meant to stop losses from exceeding your account balance.
- Spreads shown from 0.2 pips (Standard), 0.1 pips (Pro) and 0 pips (Zero and Raw Spread). Commission: none on Standard and Pro, from $0.05 per side per lot on Zero, up to $3.50 per side per lot on Raw Spread. Spreads change with market conditions.
- The Standard account details list a 60% margin call and a 0% stop-out (stocks have separate rules).
- Operated by Exness (SC) Ltd (Seychelles FSA, licence SD025; authorised by South Africa’s FSCA as an ODP), Exness B.V. (Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten), Exness (VG) Ltd (BVI FSC), Exness (BZ) Ltd (Belize FSC) and Exness (MU) Ltd (Mauritius FSC).
- The official site states that its entities do not offer services to residents of certain jurisdictions, including the USA, Canada, Iran, North Korea, Europe, the UK, Russia and Belarus.
Checked on the broker’s official site on November 11, 2026. Conditions can change, so check the latest terms on the official site before you open an account.
Sources (official pages)
- https://www.exness.com/standard-accounts/
- https://www.exness.com/pro-accounts/
- https://www.exness.com/deposits-and-withdrawals/
- https://www.exness.com/client-protection/
HF Markets
- Six account types: KATANA, Cent, Zero, Pro, Premium and Top-Up Bonus (official comparison table).
- Minimum deposit: $0 for Cent, Zero, Premium and Top-Up Bonus; $100 for Pro; $500 for KATANA.
- Maximum leverage: 1:2000 for Cent, Zero, Pro and Premium; 1:1000 for Top-Up Bonus. The official table notes that leverage may be adjusted. The higher the leverage, the larger the loss a small price move can cause.
- HFM's Japanese-language site states that it is not intended for residents of Japan.
- HFM’s Japanese-language page shows a “BONUS HUNTER” campaign: ¥45,000 in trading-only funds with no deposit and a bonus of up to ¥150,000. Official terms apply.
- Margin call: 20% on KATANA and 50% on the other accounts. Stop-out: 0% on KATANA and 20% on the other accounts.
- Accounts opened through our partner link are with HF Markets (SV) Ltd, an international business company incorporated in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (registration 22747 IBC 2015).
- The official site states that HFM does not provide services to residents of the United States, Canada, Sudan, Syria, Iran, North Korea, the UAE, Turkey and other jurisdictions.
Checked on the broker’s official site on November 11, 2026. Conditions can change, so check the latest terms on the official site before you open an account.
Sources (official pages)
- https://www.hfm.com/int/jp/trading-accounts
- https://www.hfm.com/int/en/trading-accounts
Open an account with the one that fits you.
Account terms can change. Check the latest terms on the official site before you apply.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you understand the risks involved.