HFTrading
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- Trust score
- 1/10
- Legal simplicity
- 2/10
- Min. deposit
- 250
- Trading platforms
- Regulations
- Payment systems
- Instruments
- Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Energies, Stocks
- Legal entity
- HF Trading Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- New Zealand
- Fees
- Accounts are priced through the spread or through raw spreads with a per-lot commission depending on type. Overnight swaps apply, and swap-free accounts are available on request.
- Withdrawals
- Withdrawals go to a bank account in the client's own name, normally processed within one to two business days.
- Available in
Features
- Segregated client accounts
- Wide range of tradable instruments
Pros
- No advantages identified
Cons
- No drawbacks identified
HFTrading is a Forex and CFD broker founded in 2018 that serves clients exclusively in Australia and New Zealand through two regulated entities, HFTrading AU (ASIC) and HFTrading NZ (FMA). It offers about 50 currency pairs, 50 crypto pairs, 200+ stocks and indices, and commodities via MetaTrader 4, with Silver, Gold, and Platinum accounts ranging from $250 to $10,000. Leverage on major pairs is capped at 1:30 in Australia and 1:200 in New Zealand under current regulatory limits.
ASIC- and FMA-regulated broker serving Australia and New Zealand only, offering segregated accounts and a wide range of trading instruments on MT4.
HFTrading Overview
HFTrading is a Forex and CFD broker founded in 2018 that serves clients in Australia and New Zealand exclusively, keeping the business inside those two regulators' frameworks rather than dealing with multiple international authorities.
Regulation
The broker runs two regulated entities:
- HFTrading AU — based in Australia, supervised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
- HFTrading NZ — based in New Zealand, regulated by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Since March 2024, ASIC leverage caps apply to the Australian entity, limiting major currency pairs to 1:30. HFTrading NZ has voluntarily adopted a cap of 1:200.
Trading Instruments and Platforms
HFTrading lists about 50 currency pairs, 50 cryptocurrency pairs, over 200 stocks and stock indices from the U.S., EU, and Australia, and commodities including precious metals, oil, natural gas, and agricultural products such as coffee and sugar. Trading is available on MetaTrader 4 (MT4), in desktop, web, and mobile versions.
Account Types and Costs
Accounts are split into Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers by deposit size, with minimum deposits ranging from $250 (Silver) to $10,000 (Platinum). All accounts are commission-free, with revenue generated through spreads: EUR/USD spreads start from 2.1 points on Platinum accounts and rise to 3 points on Silver accounts. Deposits are accepted via Visa/MasterCard, Skrill, and Neteller.
HFTrading at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | New Zealand |
| Regulators | ASIC, FMA |
| Platform | MT4 |
| EUR/USD spread | From 2.1 pips (Platinum) to 3 pips (Silver) |
| Demo account | Available |
| Minimum deposit | $250 |
| Base currencies | NZD, USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, CAD, JPY |
| Max leverage | 1:200 |
| Assets | Currency pairs, indices, stocks, metals, cryptocurrencies |
| Deposit methods | Bank transfer, Visa/MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal fee | None |
| Inactivity fee | Yes |
| Segregated accounts | Yes |
| Scalping | Allowed |
| Automated trading | Supported |
| Support | 24/5 |
Pros and Cons Noted in This Review
Strengths cited include regulatory compliance in Australia and New Zealand, a wide instrument range, the MT4 platform, and 24/7 support. Drawbacks cited include leverage restricted by regulation, spreads that run higher than average, and the absence of ECN accounts.
Verdict
HFTrading restricts its service to Australia and New Zealand and operates under ASIC and FMA oversight, with leverage capped at 1:30 for major pairs in Australia and 1:200 in New Zealand. Spreads run from 2.1 to 3 pips depending on account tier, and the broker does not offer ECN accounts. Weigh the regulatory framework and account costs against your own trading style before opening an account.
Trading conditions
HFTrading operates from New Zealand under a Financial Markets Authority derivatives issuer licence, with an Australian entity alongside it, offering a conventional CFD range on MetaTrader 4.
The New Zealand licence is the substantive point. A licensed derivatives issuer must hold client money in a statutory trust account with a New Zealand registered bank, and that trust is created by statute rather than by contract — stronger than ordinary segregation, and it survives the issuer's insolvency.
New Zealand sets no retail leverage cap, so licensed issuers commonly offer well above European limits while remaining under genuine supervision.
Verification
Verification requires photo ID and proof of address, normally reviewed within one to two business days.
Check the FMA's licensed derivatives issuers list rather than the Financial Service Providers Register. FSPR registration is open to firms meeting basic criteria and involves no supervision; a derivatives issuer licence means the FMA reviewed the business before granting permission.
