HFM Review 2026
Full HFM review for Malta traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in Malta
| Regulator | CySEC CySEC — Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Licence Number | 183/12 |
| Regulated Entity | HF Markets (Europe) Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $5 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.3 pips |
| Instruments | 1,000+ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, HFM App |
| Copy Trading | ✓ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by CySEC (licence 183/12). Minimum deposit $5. In Malta: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About HFM
HFM was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. The broker offers 1,000 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by HF Markets (Europe) Ltd under CySEC.
In Malta, HFM operates as HF Markets (Europe) Ltd, authorised by CySEC under licence number 183/12. Malta traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under CySEC rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- CySEC regulated — licence 183/12
- 1,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Malta
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, HFM App
- Copy trading available
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HFM regulated?
HFM holds CySEC licence 183/12, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official CySEC public register.
What is the minimum deposit for HFM in Malta?
The minimum deposit is $5. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in Malta under CySEC regulation.
What leverage does HFM offer in Malta?
In Malta, HFM offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under CySEC rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is HFM safe to trade with?
HFM is regulated by CySEC, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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