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GBM vs Hapi: fees, markets and protection

Facts for both companies from their official pages; each was checked on the date shown in its review.

Facts verified on October 18, 2026

Key differences

Criterion	GBM	Hapi
Rating	4.6/5 on other platforms 17.4K ratings	4.3/5 on other platforms 24.5K ratings
Regulators	CNBV	FINRA
Minimum deposit	MX$100	No minimum
Markets	Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq)	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq)
Products	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, bonds, funds	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares
US stock or ETF order	0.25% of the order	$0.10 per order
Deposits and withdrawals	SPEI	Visa / Mastercard, SPEI, Khipu, PSE +2
Founded	1985	—
Headquarters	Mexico	United States
Investor protection	—	SIPC
Available only in	—	Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, El Salvador +11
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What is the minimum deposit at GBM and Hapi?

GBM: MX$100. Hapi: $0.

Which regulators license GBM and Hapi?

GBM is licensed by CNBV; Hapi by FINRA.