Which CFD broker offers the widest range of markets?
Verdict
- Pepperstone is our pick for range among brokers that accept Hong Kong residents: its international site says more than 1,350 CFDs, and its account table counts 1,444 plus 31 crypto CFDs.
- Pepperstone's own counts disagree with each other, so treat any single number as approximate and check the platform for the exact market you want.
- Beyond the usual FX and indices, it lists 46 HKEX share CFDs, 100+ US shares that trade 24 hours on weekdays, ETFs and perpetual CFDs.
- Hong Kong residents are served by Pepperstone Markets Limited (SCB Bahamas, SIA-F217); Pepperstone has no SFC licence.
The broker with the most markets is only useful if it has the markets you actually trade, at a fair price. Pepperstone has the broadest range we can document for a Hong Kong trader, though its own pages quote different totals. Here is the breakdown by asset class and what we could not verify.
Pepperstone's range, by asset class
The table below uses Pepperstone's account-page count, which it dates to 12 March 2025, plus newer lists where they exist. Its markets pages say 'more than 1,350 CFDs', while the UK site says more than 2,700 spread bets and CFDs because it counts both products. For a Hong Kong client the useful extras are the 46 HKEX share CFDs, HK50 and CN50 index CFDs, and 24-hour versions of 100+ US shares. All of it trades from one Standard or Razor account.
| Asset class | Count | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Forex pairs | 93 | Account table, March 2025 |
| Index CFDs | 26 | Includes HK50, CN50, NAS100, US30 |
| Share CFDs | 1,162 | 600+ US, about 200 ASX, 46 HKEX, 100+ LSE |
| Commodities | 40 | Gold, oil and others |
| ETF CFDs | 95 | Markets page says 80+ |
| Crypto CFDs | 31 | Retail margin table (Sep 2026) lists 44 USD pairs |
| Perpetual CFDs | 5 on the retail margin table | GOLD, NAS100, US500, WTOIL, BRENTOIL |
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How Capital.com and XS compare
Both accept Hong Kong residents, but our verified data holds no instrument count for either, so we cannot say whether they offer more or fewer markets than Pepperstone. What we can say: Capital.com runs on its own web platform and app plus MT4, MT5 and TradingView, and XS on MT4, MT5 and its own app. Ask each for a symbol list before you commit, and do not rely on a headline total from a third-party site.
Range is not the same as access
- Some products depend on your entity: Pepperstone lists perpetual CFDs on NVDA, TSLA and other stocks group-wide, but its Bahamas retail margin table shows only five perps.
- Share CFDs carry commission (0.2% per side on HK shares, $0.02 per share on US shares), while index CFDs do not.
- Retail leverage differs by asset: up to 1:200 on FX and major indices but 1:20 on shares and BTC/USD.
- A long list helps only if the markets you trade have liquid prices in your hours.
Sources
Pepperstone's published market pages and margin table.
How many markets does Pepperstone offer?
Its international markets page says more than 1,350 CFDs; its account table counts 1,444 CFDs plus 31 crypto CFDs, as of March 2025. The figures differ on Pepperstone's own pages.
Does Pepperstone offer crypto CFDs to Hong Kong clients?
The retail margin table for its Bahamas entity, effective September 2026, lists 44 crypto pairs against USD, with retail leverage up to 1:20 on BTC/USD.
Can I trade Asian indices at Pepperstone?
Yes. It publishes spreads for HK50, CN50, JPN225 and AUS200 index CFDs, with no commission.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This page is not investment advice; broker terms change, so check them on the broker's own site before you open an account.