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Every broker we review, sorted by overall score, highest first (you can also sort by name). Every broker is assessed using the same documented criteria, and listing order does not indicate a recommendation.

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26 brokers

IronFX

Reviewed
Editorial score 5.0 out of 5
Regulation
CySEC 125/10, FCA 585561, FSCA FSP 45276, BVI FSC SIBA/L/24/1175
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Xlence

Reviewed
Editorial score 5.0 out of 5
Regulation
Tradeco Ltd, FSA Seychelles SD029
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Capital.com

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.9 out of 5
Regulation
FCA 793714, CySEC 319/17 and 463/25, ASIC AFSL 513393, SCB SIA-F245
Read Review: Capital.com

IronFX Global

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.9 out of 5
Regulation
Notesco I Limited, Marshall Islands registration 120910; no financial regulator
Read Review: IronFX Global

Interactive Brokers

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.7 out of 5
Regulation
SEC/CFTC, FINRA member (US); FCA FRN 208159; CBI C423427; ASIC AFSL 453554
Read Review: Interactive Brokers

ActivTrades

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.6 out of 5
Regulation
FCA 434413, CMVM 433, SCB Bahamas, FSC Mauritius GB24203277
Read Review: ActivTrades

Exness

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.6 out of 5
Regulation
CySEC 178/12, CMA Kenya 162, FSA Seychelles SD025
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IG

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.6 out of 5
Regulation
FCA 195355, BaFin 148759, ASIC AFSL 515106, FSCA 41393, NFA 0509630 (tastyfx)
Read Review: IG

Forex.com

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.4 out of 5
Regulation
NFA 0339826, FCA 446717, CySEC 400/21, CIMA 25033
Read Review: Forex.com

BlackBull Markets

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.3 out of 5
Regulation
FMA NZ derivatives issuer licence (FSP403326), FSA Seychelles SD045
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Charles Schwab

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.3 out of 5
Regulation
SEC/FINRA CRD 5393 (SEC 8-16514), member SIPC; FCA 225116 (UK)
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HYCM

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.3 out of 5
Regulation
FCA 186171, DFSA F000048
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CMC Markets

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.2 out of 5
Regulation
FCA 173730, BaFin 154814, ASIC AFSL 238054, MAS CMS 100063, CIRO
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Eightcap

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.2 out of 5
Regulation
ASIC AFSL 391441, FCA 921296, CySEC 246/14, SCB SIA-F220, FSA Seychelles SD100
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FxPro

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.1 out of 5
Regulation
CySEC 078/07, FCA 509956, FSCA 45052, SCB SIA-F184
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AvaTrade

Reviewed
Editorial score 4.0 out of 5
Regulation
CBI C53877, ASIC 406684, FSCA 45984, BVI FSC, ADGM FSRA 190018, FSA Japan
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FP Markets

Reviewed
Editorial score 3.9 out of 5
Regulation
ASIC AFSL 286354, CySEC 371/18, CMA Kenya 193
Read Review: FP Markets

FXPrimus

Reviewed
Editorial score 3.9 out of 5
Regulation
CySEC 261/14, VFSC Vanuatu 14595
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HFM

Reviewed
Editorial score 3.9 out of 5
Regulation
CySEC 183/12; FCA, FSCA, DFSA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, CMA Kenya group entities
Read Review: HFM

eToro

Reviewed
Editorial score 3.8 out of 5
Regulation
CySEC 109/10, FCA 583263, ASIC AFSL 491139, FSRA ADGM 220073, MAS CMS101824
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FXCM

Reviewed
Editorial score 3.8 out of 5
Regulation
FCA 217689, CySEC 392/20, ASIC AFSL 309763, FSCA 46534
Read Review: FXCM

IC Markets

Reviewed
Editorial score 3.8 out of 5
Regulation
ASIC AFSL 335692, CySEC 362/18, FSA Seychelles SD018
Read Review: IC Markets

IUX

Reviewed
Editorial score 3.4 out of 5
Regulation
FSC Mauritius GB22200605; SVG 26183 BC 2021; Labuan FSA MB/25/0135 (iuxmarkets.com)
Read Review: IUX

OANDA

Reviewed
Editorial score 2.9 out of 5
Regulation
NFA 0325821, FCA 542574, ASIC AFSL 412981, KNF, BVI FSC SIBA/L/20/1130
Read Review: OANDA

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This review is provided for general information and does not constitute an endorsement, investment advice or a recommendation to open an account. Broker information may change after publication. Readers should verify regulatory status, product availability, fees and legal documentation through official sources before making any decision. CFDs and other leveraged products carry a high risk of losing money rapidly because of leverage, and a majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. A high editorial score reflects disclosure and service quality. It does not make trading safe.