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FBS vs XTB vs XM
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| Firm | FBS | XTB | XM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 12 | 82 | 70 |
| Licence status | No European licence on record | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | KNF FCA CySEC | CySEC | |
| Other licences | FSC Belize | DFSA (Dubai) FSC Belize | ASIC DFSA (Dubai) FSC Belize |
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | None on record | KNF: 100% up to €3,000, 90% above, with total compensation capped at €20,100 per investor FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments CySEC: 90% of the covered claim, capped at €20,000 per investor | CySEC: 90% of the covered claim, capped at €20,000 per investor |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Not guaranteed | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  Belize |  Poland |  Cyprus |
| Founded | 2009 | 2002 | 2009 |
| Type | Forex & CFD brokers | Forex & CFD brokers | Forex & CFD brokers |
| Listed / bank | — | Listed group | — |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform | Own platform | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Products | Forex, CFDs | Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs | Forex, CFDs |
| Features | — | Savings plans, Fractional shares | Professional accounts |
| Full profile | Full profile | Full profile |
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