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CFD Brokers2026

Brokers by Country · HK

Brokers in Hong Kong, 2026

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Hong Kong's retail leveraged FX market is gated by the SFC's Type 3 licence, which only a handful of firms hold (KGI, Phillip Securities, Saxo Capital Markets HK among them). Most international CFD brokers are not authorised under Type 3 and serve Hong Kong residents only via overseas entities; the SFC has issued repeated alerts naming offshore platforms targeting Hong Kong investors.

7 / 8 brokers accept Hong Kong

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01FxPro

    FCACySECSCBFSCA
    Open account at FxPro →
    Avg spread
    0.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $10.00
    incl. $7 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:500
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500

    Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full FxPro details →

  2. 02Tickmill

    FCACySECFSAFSCA
    Open account at Tickmill →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $8.00
    incl. $6 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · Seychelles entity: 1:1000

    Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier · Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on the accounts page

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

    Founded in 2014 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Tickmill details →

  3. 03AvaTrade

    ASICFSCACBIBVI
    Open account at AvaTrade →
    Avg spread
    0.90pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $9.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:400
    EU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400

    Regulated in 6 jurisdictions · Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume

    Fits ifYou are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full AvaTrade details →

  4. 04XM Group

    ASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

  5. 05Libertex

    SVG FSA
    Open account at Libertex →
    Avg spread
    0.50pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $5.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:999
    Libertex International (St. Vincent & the Grenadines). EU/EEA residents are served by the separate CySEC-regulated entity at 1:30.

    $10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history · Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight

    Fits ifYou have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform

    Founded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Libertex details →

  6. 06RoboForex

    IFSC
    Open account at RoboForex →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $6.00
    incl. $4 commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:500
    IFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000

    ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full RoboForex details →

  7. 07Alpari

    MISA1 action
    Open account at Alpari →
    Avg spread
    0.25pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $7.50
    incl. $5 commission
    Min deposit
    $500
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    Pro ECN tier (Mauritius / St. Vincent offshore); Standard tier reaches 1:3000 at $50 min · not offered to EU/UK/AU retail

    27 years of operating history (founded 1998) — predates most current retail brokers · Regulated only by offshore entities (Mauritius / St. Vincent) after losing its FCA licence in 2015 — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou have $500+ and want commission-based Pro ECN pricing at ~$7.50/lot with 27 years of operating history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

    Founded in 1998 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Alpari details →

Country context

Regulator
SFC · Securities and Futures Commission — Type 3 licence required for leveraged FX trading with retail clients
Currency
HKD
Payment methods
FPSBank transferVisaMastercard
Tax

Hong Kong has no capital gains tax and no tax on forex or CFD profits for individuals not carrying on a trade in Hong Kong. Profits are only taxable as Profits Tax (15% standard rate) where trading constitutes a business — the threshold tests revenue, frequency and dedication of resources.

Retail trading rules

SFC-licensed Type 3 firms must comply with paid-up capital, segregation and disclosure requirements; there is no statutory leverage cap, but most licensed providers offer 1:20 to 1:50 on majors. The SFC restricts marketing of leveraged FX to professional investors above a defined wealth threshold, which pushes mass-market retail flow toward offshore brands.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Hong Kong?+

7 of 8 brokers in our ranking accept Hong Kong: FxPro, Tickmill, AvaTrade, XM Group, Libertex.

Who regulates brokers for Hong Kong?+

Primary regulator: SFC — Securities and Futures Commission — Type 3 licence required for leveraged FX trading with retail clients.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: FPS, Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard.

What are the tax rules for trading in Hong Kong?+

Hong Kong has no capital gains tax and no tax on forex or CFD profits for individuals not carrying on a trade in Hong Kong. Profits are only taxable as Profits Tax (15% standard rate) where trading constitutes a business — the threshold tests revenue, frequency and dedication of resources.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.