XTB is a publicly traded (WSE: XTB) European online brokerage founded in 2002. Regulated across multiple EU jurisdictions, XTB offers zero-commission stock and ETF trading alongside CFD margin trading on 5,800+ instruments. Its award-winning xStation 5 platform is praised for its balance of power and usability.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Zero commission on real stocks & ETFs
- Publicly traded (Warsaw Stock Exchange)
- Award-winning xStation 5 platform
- Regulated by FCA, KNF, CySEC
- No minimum deposit
- Excellent educational content (Trading Academy)
- 5,800+ instruments available
- Negative balance protection
❌ Cons
- Not available in USA
- Limited product range vs Interactive Brokers
- CFD-only for margin trading
- Inactivity fee after 12 months
- No MetaTrader 5 support
- Limited cryptocurrency selection
Fee Structure
Margin Tiers
| Tier | Max Position | Max Leverage | Maintenance Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forex Majors | Varies | 30x | 3.33% |
| Forex Minors | Varies | 20x | 5% |
| Indices | Varies | 20x | 5% |
| Commodities | Varies | 10x | 10% |
| Stocks CFD | Varies | 5x | 20% |
| Crypto CFD | Varies | 2x | 50% |
How to Sign Up for XTB
XTB FAQ
XTB is a well-regulated, publicly traded broker with over 20 years of history. It is especially strong for European traders with its zero-commission stock trading and award-winning platform.
XTB offers zero-commission trading on real stocks and ETFs (up to €100,000 monthly turnover). CFD trading is spread-based with no direct commissions.
No, XTB does not currently serve US clients. It is primarily available in Europe, the Middle East, and select other regions.
XTB uses its proprietary xStation 5 platform, available as web, desktop, and mobile apps. It features advanced charting, market sentiment data, and a built-in trading calculator.