XM Trading Instruments

XM offers over 1000 trading instruments across multiple asset classes including 55+ forex pairs (major, minor, and exotic), 24+ global stock indices, 8+ commodities (energies and agricultural products), 4+ precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium), 1000+ share CFDs from US, UK, and European markets, and 5+ cryptocurrencies. All instruments are available on MT4 and MT5 platforms with competitive spreads and flexible leverage options.

XM offers competitive spreads across all instruments. Forex pairs start from 0.6 pips on major pairs like EUR/USD. Gold (XAU/USD) spreads start from 0.2 pips. Stock indices like US500 have spreads from 0.4 pips. Commodities like Crude Oil have spreads from 3.0 pips. Share CFDs have spreads from 0.1%. Spreads vary by account type - Micro and Standard accounts have slightly wider spreads with no commission, while Ultra Low and Zero accounts offer tighter spreads with a small commission.

XM offers flexible leverage depending on the instrument type. Forex pairs and gold offer leverage up to 1:1000. Silver, platinum, and palladium offer leverage up to 1:400. Stock indices provide leverage up to 1:500. Commodities like oil offer leverage up to 1:200. Share CFDs have leverage up to 1:20. Cryptocurrencies offer leverage up to 1:500. Actual leverage may vary based on your account type, trading volume, and regulatory requirements.

Yes, XM offers cryptocurrency CFD trading on major digital currencies including Bitcoin (BTC/USD), Ethereum (ETH/USD), Litecoin (LTC/USD), Ripple (XRP/USD), and Bitcoin Cash. Crypto trading is available 24/7 with leverage up to 1:500. You don't need a digital wallet - trade crypto CFDs directly through your MT4 or MT5 platform. You can go long or short to profit from both rising and falling markets.

Trading hours vary by instrument type. Forex pairs are available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday). Stock indices have extended trading hours depending on the underlying market. Commodities have specific trading hours based on the exchange. Precious metals like gold and silver trade 24/5. Share CFDs follow the trading hours of their respective stock exchanges. Cryptocurrencies are available for trading 24/7, including weekends. Check your MT4/MT5 platform for specific instrument trading hours.

To start trading XM instruments: 1) Open an XM trading account by registering online and choosing your preferred account type (Micro, Standard, Ultra Low, or Zero). 2) Complete the verification process by submitting required documents. 3) Deposit funds using your preferred payment method (minimum $5 for Micro/Standard accounts). 4) Download MT4 or MT5 platform. 5) Log in to your trading account and start trading your chosen instruments. You can also practice with a free demo account before trading with real money.

Forex trading involves currency pairs with high leverage (up to 1:1000), tight spreads from 0.6 pips, and 24/5 availability. Share CFDs are contracts based on individual company stocks with lower leverage (up to 1:20), spreads from 0.1%, and trading hours following stock exchange schedules. Forex offers higher liquidity and volatility, while share CFDs allow you to trade specific companies. Both allow you to go long or short, and neither requires physical ownership of the underlying asset.

Commission structure depends on your account type. Micro and Standard accounts have no commissions - all costs are included in the spread. Ultra Low accounts charge a small commission per lot traded but offer tighter spreads from 0.6 pips. Zero accounts charge a transparent commission structure but provide zero spreads on major forex pairs. Share CFDs may have additional commission depending on the market. Check your specific account type details for exact commission rates.