XTB: Review of the mobile app
XTB is one of Europe’s leading brokers which provides retail traders instant access to a vast selection of global markets including forex, indices, shares and commodities. In addition to three different trading platforms, the MetaTrader4, xStation and xAPI, XTB offers an exquisite mobile platform dedicated to traders who don’t want to limit their trading experience to a certain location or time. With their secure and natively-designed mobile app, you can trade anything, anywhere.
How to download the app
In order to enjoy XTB’s first-class education, its dedicated support and full transparency with ultra-fast execution on your mobile phones you will have to first download the mobile app. The process will take only a few minutes. Just follow the steps below:
- In the search box of your App Store/Google Play write XTB
- Check the result list and click install on XTB’s icon
- Start your trading experience
Trading Offer
The financial offer at XTB is one of the richest on the market with over 1500 instruments including forex, indices, shares, commodities, and ETFs. You can choose from instant or STP execution with fixed or floating spreads. If you are trading forex you probably already know that FX is the world’s most widely traded market with an estimated daily turnover exceeding $4 trillion. At XTB the forex offer includes leverage up to 1:200, tight spreads from 0.28 pips, ultra-fast execution, deep liquidity and 24h trading. The indices offer covers over 20 indices from exchanges all over the world with low spreads and leverage up to 1:133. In terms of commodities, at XTB you can trade on energy, metals and agricultural CFDs which are part of the biggest commodities exchanges from all over the world. If you decide to trade international stocks, you will be able to utilize the financial leverage and the low financial costs XTB offers. Once signed in you get an access to more than 1500 global shares. The commission on share trade is from 0.08% upwards.
Mobile Bonus
It is more than obvious that markets don`t always move the way we expect and as such no profitable trade is 100% guaranteed. However, with the purpose of customers getting the most of their trading experience, XTB offers some loyalty rewards and bonuses which can be enjoyed on mobile phones too. There is no welcome bonus, but there are three other loyalty rewards: earn cash back on every trade, get interest on account funds and refer a friend bonus.
Screenshots of the app
When it comes to the design of the app, the first impression you will probably get is that of a neatly organized mobile trading platform. The functional charts are improved and interactive. There is an advanced technical analyses tool and an immediate access to the market news. An economic calendar has been also added since recently.
Functionality
The mobile is fully functional and is optimized for every portable device you might be using. This means that you will probably not see a difference between the desktop variant and the mobile app in terms of functionality. Some of the functionalities include: the xStation trading calculator which instantly determines how much profit or loos you can make, the Advanced Chart Trading which executes all your trading directly from the charts, the Trader`s Talk where you can learn all market news and analyses via the live audio feed etc.
Can I trade on my Device?
The xStation mobile exclusive app is available for both iPhone and Android users. This means that as long as you own a mobile phone you will be able to trade at XTB. The only thing you have to do is download the app which is secure and natively-designed specifically for traders who want to trade anywhere anytime.
Facts about the Operator
XTB has gained a reputation of being a transparent and honest online broker with superior execution speeds. It was founded in 2002 in London, UK and is regulated and authorized by UK Financial Conduct Authority. The funds are protected by Financial Services Compensation Scheme. XTB is proud to own offices in 11 countries around the world with 24 hours efficient customer support. It also offers a comprehensive and sophisticated guidance on the markets through free interactive webinars, video tutorials and presentations.
FAQ
What do I get from the Trading Academy?
XTB’s Trading Academy is their dedicated education area containing a vast array of content that’s geared towards helping you become a better trader, including video tutorials, trading courses, articles, and much more.
How to deposit funds?
Depositing funds into your account to trade with is quick and easy. Simply follow the steps below to fund your account:
- Log in to the Client Office
- Go to ‘Deposits’
- Select the trading account you wish to make a deposit to, and choose from a number of available payment methods
How many account types are there?
There are three different account types: the basic account, the standard account and the pro account.