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Pepperstone vs XTB (2026)

Pepperstone

Higher overall score

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The verdict

Pepperstone edges it overall with a Clarity Score of 90 vs 86, helped by stronger regulation & safety. But XTB can still be the better fit if you prioritise better for beginners.

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Metric	Pepperstone	XTB
Clarity Score	90	86
Risk level	Higher risk	Medium risk
Regulators	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, BaFin, DFSA, CMA, CMA (UAE), SCB	FCA, KNF, CySEC, DFSA, CMF, FSC
Segregated funds	Yes	Yes
All-in cost	$···· Costs and charges may vary depending on the jurisdiction	$$···
Min deposit	$10	$0
Typical spread (EUR/USD)	0 pips	0.5 pips
Max leverage (intl.)	1000:1	30:1
Withdrawal speed	Same–next day	Same–next day
Demo account	Yes	Yes
Copy trading	Choose your country to check Copy trading is not intended for EU/UK/AU-based audiences	No
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Pepperstone Trading Platform, Web, iOS, Android	xStation 5, Web, iOS, Android

Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value on that metric. Figures are reviewed regularly — verify current terms before depositing.

Pick Pepperstone if you want…

stronger regulation & safety
lower all-in cost
stronger advanced tools

80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Pick XTB if you want…

better for beginners

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Risk warning. CFDs and leveraged products are complex and high-risk. In the broker disclosures we track, 65% to 81% of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs (figures by entity, read September 2026). Whether losses can exceed your deposit depends on the entity that onboards you: negative-balance protection is mandatory for retail clients under FCA, ESMA and ASIC rules, not at every offshore entity. Only trade with money you can afford to lose.

Pepperstone: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 73.6% and 80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with Pepperstone, depending on the entity that onboards you (Pepperstone Limited 73.6%, Pepperstone EU Limited 74.1%, Pepperstone GmbH 76.1%, Pepperstone Markets Limited 80%; figures read on the entity sites 2026-10-13). You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

XTB: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 77% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is Pepperstone or XTB better?

Pepperstone edges it overall with a Clarity Score of 90 vs 86, helped by stronger regulation & safety. But XTB can still be the better fit if you prioritise better for beginners.

Which is cheaper, Pepperstone or XTB?

On all-in cost, Pepperstone is cheaper (cost index 1/5 vs 2/5). Compare the full fee breakdown on each review.

Which is better regulated?

Pepperstone scores higher on our regulation & safety criterion. Pepperstone: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, BaFin, DFSA, CMA, CMA (UAE), SCB. XTB: FCA, KNF, CySEC, DFSA, CMF, FSC.

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