TL;DR: Some links on StartWithXM are affiliate links. If you click one and open an account or make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We are independent and not XM. Our content is educational and should not be taken as financial advice.
What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is a special URL that tells a partner (for example, a broker or service) that you came from our website. If you sign up or buy something through that link, the partner may pay us a commission.
How StartWithXM earns
- We may receive a commission when you register with a broker or service via our links.
- Commissions do not change your price and do not affect your fees.
- We do not sell user data, offer paid trading signals, or manage funds.
Examples of how we label links:
- “Sign up at XM (affiliate link)”
- Buttons or links near disclosures like “We may earn a commission—learn more”
Our independence & objectivity
- StartWithXM is not XM and not a broker.
- We do not accept payment to write positive reviews or to hide material negatives.
- Educational content, comparisons, and guides are written to be accurate, plain-English, beginner-friendly, and fact-checked to the best of our ability.
- If a commercial relationship could influence coverage, we will clearly disclose it on the page.
No financial advice
Our articles and guides are educational only. They are not investment, tax, or legal advice, and they are not personalized recommendations. Trading carries risk; please read our Risk Warning.
Tracking, cookies & privacy
- Affiliate programs may use cookies, IDs, or pixels to attribute referrals.
- You can control cookies in your browser settings and read our Privacy Policy for details on what we collect and why.
- If you prefer, you can visit providers directly by typing their URL into your browser instead of using our links.
Conflicts of interest
Because we may earn commissions, there is a potential conflict of interest. We manage this by:
- Clear, prominent disclosures on pages that contain affiliate links.
- Maintaining editorial separation between content quality decisions and commercial arrangements.
- Including limitations and risks (not only benefits) in our guides.
Paid placements & sponsorships
If we ever publish sponsored content or accept a paid placement, we will label it clearly (e.g., “Sponsored” or “Advertisement”). Sponsored items must still meet our accuracy and clarity standards.
Your responsibility
Always verify terms (fees, bonuses, eligibility, KYC requirements) on the provider’s official website before you sign up. Only trade or invest money you can afford to lose.
Changes to this disclosure
We may update this page from time to time. The latest version will always be published here.
Last updated: 27.10.2025
Contact
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