HF Markets review: accounts and conditions checked on the official site
Facts we could confirm on the HF Markets official site on November 11, 2026. We do not give scores or rankings.
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Facts checked on the official site
- 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