Broker Reviews

Independent, evidence-based assessments — regulation verified in the official registers, costs measured, nothing sold.

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Every review scores a broker against our fixed, weighted methodology — regulation and fund safety, cost, execution, client protections and platforms. Each licence number can be checked in the regulator's own public register. We hold no paid or affiliate relationship with the brokers below.

9.3 / 10 · rated for trust & range
IG
A 50-year-old, exchange-listed heavyweight with the widest market range we assess.
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9.2 / 10 · rated for regulation & cost
Pepperstone
A low-cost, heavily regulated broker built for active forex & CFD traders.
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9.1 / 10 · rated for low-cost execution
IC Markets
A raw-spread ECN broker favoured by scalpers and algorithmic traders.
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8.9 / 10 · rated for regulation & choice
Forex.com
A long-standing, multi-regulated broker backed by NASDAQ-listed StoneX.
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8.8 / 10 · rated for platform & range
XTB
A listed, multi-regulated broker with real stocks and a strong proprietary platform.
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8.6 / 10 · rated for safety & simplicity
Plus500
A listed, simple-to-use CFD broker with slick apps and no trading commissions.
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8.6 / 10 · rated for platform choice
AvaTrade
A globally regulated, all-rounder broker with wide platform choice and options trading.
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8.5 / 10 · rated for copy & social trading
eToro
The category leader in copy and social trading, with real stocks and crypto.
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7.9 / 10 · rated for range & regulation
Trade.com
A multi-asset, multi-regulated broker with a broad instrument range and tiered accounts.
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Risk warning

Trading forex & CFDs carries a high risk of loss — between 74% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Our reviews are independent editorial analysis, not financial advice. Details were verified as of August 2026 and may change.