HFM

CFD / Forex Broker· Founded 2010 .Larnaca, Cyprus

Reviewed 2026-09-05

8.1
Overall score
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TraderZone Verdict

HFM is a solid MetaTrader-first broker for retail Forex and CFD traders who want multiple account types, copy trading, useful MetaTrader plugins and broad international coverage. Its MT4 and MT5 environment is the core attraction, with FX Blue Premium Trader tools, Autochartist, VPS support and a proprietary copy trading service adding value for active users.

Strengths

  • Multi-entity and multi-regulator broker

  • Strong MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 offering

  • Integrated copy trading platform

  • Minimum deposit from $0 on selected accounts

  • Islamic swap-free accounts available

Limitations

  • EUR/USD pricing on the Pro account is not among the cheapest
  • No cTrader platform
  • No TradingView platform
  • Business terms restrict certain scalping and arbitrage strategies

Platforms & Technology

HFM is primarily a MetaTrader broker. MT4 and MT5 are available across desktop, web and mobile, and the broker enhances them with the FX Blue-powered Premium Trader suite, Autochartist and other plugins.

Platforms

  • HFM App
  • MT4
  • MT5

Availability

  • Desktop Windows
  • Desktop Mac
  • Web
  • Android
  • Ios

Features

  • FX Blue Premium Trader plugin suite
  • Autochartist
  • VPS support
  • Expert Advisors
  • One-click trading

Category Scores

Regulation Safety8.4/10
Trading Costs7.7/10
Platforms Technology8.2/10
Asset Coverage7.7/10
Trading Conditions7.8/10
Tools Resources8.5/10
Customer Support8.4/10
User Experience8.0/10
Account Opening8.0/10

Broker Overview

HFM (HF Markets) is a multi-entity CFD and Forex broker founded in 2010, offering MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 as its core trading platforms alongside a proprietary mobile trading app and integrated copy trading. The broker provides around 344 tradeable symbols through the broadest jurisdictional MT5 offering reviewed, including Forex, Gold, other commodities, indices, stock CFDs, ETFs, bonds and cryptocurrencies.

Markets

ForexGoldIndicesStocksETFsCryptocurrency CFDs

Available Regions

EuropeAsia-PacificMiddle EastAfricaLatin America

Regulation & Safety

HFM operates through multiple entities and maintains regulatory coverage across several jurisdictions. Its regulatory network includes Tier-1 authorities such as the FCA and EU regulatory oversight through MiFID-related arrangements, alongside regional regulators serving clients in markets such as South Africa and Kenya.

FCACySECFSCACMA Kenya

Trading Costs

HFM provides several pricing structures, from the zero-minimum-deposit Premium account to commission-based Zero pricing designed for more active traders. The Pro account produced an average EUR/USD spread of approximately 1.8 pips in testing, which is competitive enough for mainstream traders but not among the cheapest available.

Minimum Deposit: $0

Commission Model: Premium and Pro accounts are spread-based; the Zero account offers raw-style spreads with a separate commission

Overnight Fee: Overnight swap/rollover charges apply to positions held open past the trading day; rates vary by instrument and account type

Inactivity Fee: $5 per month after 6 months of inactivity, increasing to $10 per month after 1 year and by a further $10 each additional year

Asset Coverage

HFM provides a reasonable multi-asset CFD range, with approximately 344 tradeable symbols on the broadest MT5 offering reviewed. The catalog includes 38 Forex pairs, stock CFDs, indices, commodities, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and bonds.

344+ CFD instruments

  • Forex
  • Commodities
  • Indices
  • Stocks
  • Etfs
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Bonds
  • Options
  • Futures

Trading Conditions

HFM offers multiple account structures that accommodate different trading approaches, from small-account Cent trading to commission-based Zero pricing. MT4 and MT5 support Expert Advisors, Strategy Tester workflows and automated trading.

Day tradersSwing tradersAlgorithmic tradersCopy tradersPosition traders

Tools & Resources

HFM has a useful supporting ecosystem around MetaTrader. Traders receive access to FX Blue Premium Trader tools, Autochartist, Advanced Insights, an FxStreet-powered economic calendar and news feed, client sentiment information, signals and an integrated copy trading platform.

FX Blue Premium Trader toolsAutochartist and Advanced InsightsFxStreet news and economic calendarIntegrated copy tradingClient sentiment and trading signals

Customer Support

HFM maintains a large international support infrastructure and provides multilingual assistance across the regions in which its entities operate. Its global partner network and client-facing services are built to serve a broad retail audience.

Live chatEmailPhone

Account Opening

  1. 1Registration
  2. 2Identity verification
  3. 3Document submission
  4. 4Account approval
  5. 5Funding

User Experience

HFM offers a straightforward user experience centered around familiar MetaTrader platforms and a modern proprietary mobile application. The range of account types gives traders flexibility, while the client portal integrates account management, funding, copy trading and educational resources.

Demo Account
Mobile Trading

Trader Compatibility

Forex Trader8.3/10
Gold Trader8.5/10
Scalper7.0/10
Ea Algorithmic Trader7.2/10
Beginner Trader8.5/10
Crypto Trader7.2/10
Multi Asset Cfd Trader7.6/10

Best For

Forex tradersGold tradersBeginner tradersCopy tradersIslamic traders

Not Recommended For

Aggressive scalpers seeking the lowest possible costsTraders who need cTraderOptions and futures traders

Final Review

Overall, TraderZone rates HFM at 8.1/10. It is a good all-round MetaTrader broker for Forex, Gold, beginners and copy traders, particularly in regions where HFM has a strong international retail presence.

Rating8.1/10