Broker Research / Dossiers

Forex broker reviews, without fabricated scores.

Five independent source-led dossiers. Every profile identifies a contracting entity and what remains unverified.

United States — retail forex

Regulatory context ↗

These are US-specific retail forex entities. Verify any current regulator status and permissions in NFA BASIC before opening an account.

United States · Issuer-sourced profile

FOREX.com (GAIN Capital Group LLC, US)

GAIN Capital Group LLC

FOREX.com's US fee schedule is detailed enough for a realistic commission example. It is not evidence that its actual trading cost is lower than competitors'.

Platforms documented
FOREX.com Web/Mobile, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 (spread-only account) + more
Account / pricing
Spread-Only · RAW Pricing
Research date
17 October 2026

Research dossier · Not a rating or recommendation. Regulator-register confirmation pending.

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United States · Issuer-sourced profile

OANDA Corporation (US)

OANDA Corporation

OANDA Corporation's own materials establish a useful research trail for platforms, fees and regulatory claims—but not a recommendation or a verified execution score.

Platforms documented
OANDA Trade, MetaTrader 4, TradingView (subject to terms)
Account / pricing
Account models and suitability must be confirmed on current US pages
Research date
17 October 2026

Research dossier · Not a rating or recommendation. Regulator-register confirmation pending.

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United Kingdom — CFDs and spread betting

Platform guide ↗

UK-specific descriptions are based on the firm's own account disclosures, not independent live trading tests. Recheck the FCA firm register for your exact account counterparty and service.

United Kingdom · Issuer-sourced profile

CMC Markets (UK — CMC Markets UK plc)

CMC Markets UK plc

CMC publishes detailed UK contract and platform information. This guide shows which claims can be sourced and which still need direct verification.

Platforms documented
Next Generation, MetaTrader 4
Account / pricing
UK spread betting and CFD accounts, subject to eligibility
Research date
17 October 2026

Research dossier · Not a rating or recommendation. Regulator-register confirmation pending.

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United Kingdom · Issuer-sourced profile

IG (UK CFDs — IG Markets Limited)

IG Markets Limited

IG's UK branding covers more than one product and legal arrangement. Here's how to check the contracting entity and full trading costs before comparing.

Platforms documented
IG proprietary web/mobile, Third-party choices: verify for account
Account / pricing
UK CFD and spread betting offerings; separate contractual entities and terms can apply
Research date
17 October 2026

Research dossier · Not a rating or recommendation. Regulator-register confirmation pending.

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United Kingdom · Issuer-sourced profile

Pepperstone (UK — Pepperstone Limited)

Pepperstone Limited

Pepperstone's Standard and Razor accounts are not interchangeable on fees or software. We read the UK terms and identify what a trader still needs to verify.

Platforms documented
Pepperstone platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 + more
Account / pricing
Standard CFD · Razor CFD
Research date
17 October 2026

Research dossier · Not a rating or recommendation. Regulator-register confirmation pending.

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