What's the best trading app for CFDs in Hong Kong?
Verdict
- Pepperstone's app is our pick for trading CFDs from Hong Kong: one login covers FX, gold, indices, US and Hong Kong share CFDs, crypto and perpetual CFDs, from a $10 minimum deposit.
- The same account also opens on MT4, MT5, cTrader and, on Razor, TradingView, so you are not locked into the app.
- Pepperstone holds no SFC licence: Hong Kong residents are served by Pepperstone Markets Limited, regulated in the Bahamas (SIA-F217).
- Capital.com's app is our second choice, especially if you want guaranteed stop-losses; XS's app suits MetaTrader users.
The best CFD app is the one that gives you the markets you trade, at published prices, with a way out to a fuller platform when you need it. Pepperstone's app does that from a single account. Below we compare it with Capital.com and XS, list what you can trade in it, and spell out who regulates the account behind it.
Why Pepperstone's app is our first pick
Pepperstone's own web platform and mobile app run on both Standard and Razor accounts, so you can choose between commission-free pricing and raw spreads without changing apps. Pepperstone lists its perpetual CFDs on the app too. If you outgrow it, the same login works on MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView. You can fund in HKD and start from $10.
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Which broker has the best mobile app for trading CFDs?
Across all markets, we rate Pepperstone's app first, Capital.com's second and the XS Trading App third. The order follows what each firm publishes about its pricing and platform range:
| Pepperstone | Capital.com | XS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own app | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Also connects to | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT4, MT5, TradingView | MT4, MT5 |
| Published EUR/USD average | 0.1 Razor / 1.1 Standard | None in our data | Elite 0.1 + $6 round turn |
| Guaranteed stop-loss | No | Yes | Not published |
| Minimum deposit | $10 | $20 | $500 for Elite |
Markets in the Pepperstone app
- About 93 FX pairs, 26 index CFDs, 40 commodities and 95 ETFs (account table, March 2025 data).
- 1,162 share CFDs, including 46 Hong Kong-listed shares; Hong Kong share CFDs cost 0.2% commission per side.
- Crypto CFDs: 44 coins against the US dollar on the Bahamas retail margin table.
- Perpetual CFDs on gold, NAS100, US500, WTI and Brent, with no expiry.
The company behind the app
Downloading an app tells you nothing about who holds your money. For Hong Kong residents, Pepperstone's international site names Pepperstone Markets Limited, licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas. The SFC register shows no Pepperstone entity, and no compensation scheme is named. Retail clients are not liable for a negative balance, and Pepperstone states that 80% of retail CFD accounts with this entity lose money.
Before you install
- Choose Standard if you want one all-in price, or Razor if you trade often and want TradingView.
- Pick HKD as the base currency if you bank in Hong Kong.
- Fund a small amount and test a withdrawal: cards take up to two business days, e-wallets one.
- Set price alerts and stops in the app before your first trade, not after.
Sources
Figures as published by each broker or regulator on its own site.
Is Pepperstone's app available to Hong Kong residents?
Pepperstone's international site, which serves Hong Kong, offers its app on both account types. The account is held with its Bahamas entity, not an SFC-licensed firm.
Can I trade Hong Kong shares in the Pepperstone app?
Yes, as CFDs. Pepperstone lists 46 HKEX share CFDs, with commission of 0.2% per side on its international accounts page.
Does the Pepperstone app offer guaranteed stops?
No. Pepperstone does not offer guaranteed stop-losses. Capital.com does.
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly because of leverage. Pepperstone's international site states that 80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. This page is general information, not investment advice; check each broker's current terms before you open an account.