HFM Trading Platform Access for South Africa
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, 1,000+ instruments, spreads from 0.0 pips, leverage up to 1:2000 and a $0 minimum deposit on several accounts.
Open HFM Account →HFM (formerly HotForex) is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2010, offering MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, 1,000+ instruments, leverage up to 1:2000 and account types (Cent, Zero, Premium, Pro) with a $0 minimum deposit on several. This is an independent information page for traders in South Africa; HFM has no local Bappebti licence and serves South African clients offshore.
What HFM's trading platform gives South African traders
- Multi-regulated group (CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, FCA and others), with client funds held in segregated accounts
- Both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, plus a proprietary HFM mobile app and WebTrader
- Wide account choice (Cent, Zero, Premium, Pro) with a $0 minimum on several account types
- 1,000+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices, metals, energies, bonds, ETFs and crypto CFDs
- Free demo account and swap-free (Islamic) option available
HFM accounts at a glance
| Account | Platform | Spread from | Commission | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cent | MT4 / MT5 | 1.2 pips | $0 | Beginners trading in small (cent) lot sizes |
| Zero | MT4 / MT5 | 0.0 pips | From $3 per side per lot | Active and cost-sensitive traders wanting raw spreads |
| Premium | MT4 / MT5 | 1.2 pips | $0 | Everyday traders wanting a wide instrument range, no commission |
| Pro | MT4 / MT5 | 0.5 pips | $0 | Experienced traders wanting tighter spreads without per-lot commission |
Explore HFM
About
Who HFM is and what this independent guide covers for South African traders.
Contact & Support
How to reach HFM support by live chat, email and phone, and what myHFM can do on its own.
HFM Mobile App
How to get the HFM app on iOS and Android, and connect it to a live account.
Login & Client Area
How to sign in to myHFM and connect MetaTrader 4/5, plus password and 2FA tips.
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Set up and trade on MetaTrader 5 with an HFM account.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
What MetaTrader 4 offers at HFM and how South African traders get started on it.
More: spreads, leverage & margin, account types, demo account, gold trading.
HFM South Africa — quick verdict
HFM (formerly HotForex) has operated since 2010 and gives South African traders professional-grade market access through MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 — 1,000+ instruments, four account types and spreads that start at 0.0 pips on the Zero account. There is no local South African licence, so the account is opened with an offshore HFM entity, and CFD trading carries a high risk of loss regardless of platform quality. Weigh independent trader opinion, such as on Trustpilot, before funding an account.
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