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Between 74% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and leveraged products work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. FXMARE is not a broker and does not offer these products; figures are indicative of those disclosed by regulated providers. This page is information, not financial advice. See our full risk disclosure.
Choosing a forex broker is one of the most important decisions a trader makes — it determines your trading costs, the protections that apply to your money, the platforms you can use and how quickly you get paid when you withdraw. To build this list we focused on well-established, multi-regulated firms that perform strongly across the board: tier-1 oversight, transparent pricing, deep instrument coverage and platform choice that suits both discretionary and automated trading.
The ranking below is editorial opinion, not a statement of fact, and it is never sold — sponsored placements, where they appear, are always labelled. Every broker is scored against our published methodology, but the right broker for you depends on your country, account type and strategy. Figures such as spreads, minimum deposits and leverage are indicative and vary by entity and jurisdiction, so always confirm current terms and the protections that apply on the broker's own site before opening an account. Trading leveraged forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money.
Why it makes the list: Our top all-round pick — multi-regulated (FCA, ASIC), raw spreads from ~0.0 pips on the Razor account, and the widest platform choice of any broker here (MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView) with no minimum deposit. Multi-regulated ECN-style broker with raw spreads and the widest platform choice — MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.
Why it makes the list: A heavyweight for active traders and algos, with deep liquidity, raw spreads and the same four-platform line-up; a strong alternative to Pepperstone for scalpers and EA users. Raw-spread specialist with deep liquidity and full MetaTrader + cTrader support — a long-time favourite of scalpers and algo traders.
Why it makes the list: FCA-regulated and LSE-listed since 1974, IG pairs longevity and balance-sheet strength with 17,000+ markets and a polished proprietary platform — a reassuring choice for traders who value trust and breadth over the lowest possible spread. LSE-listed, FCA-regulated heavyweight since 1974 with 17,000+ markets and best-in-class platforms and research.
Why it makes the list: Beginner-friendly and accessible, with a $5 minimum deposit, strong education and CySEC/ASIC oversight — a sensible starting point for newer traders who still want MT4 and MT5. Beginner-friendly, widely-regulated broker with a $5 entry, strong education and multilingual support.
Why it makes the list: Long-trusted and US-friendly (NFA/CFTC and FCA), with no minimum deposit, transparent pricing and excellent data and API tooling — a favourite of traders who care about reliability and analytics. Veteran, strongly-regulated broker (since 1996) that accepts US clients and is known for clean pricing, data and APIs.
Why it makes the list: FCA and CySEC regulated with a broad platform set (MT4, MT5, cTrader and the FxPro Edge platform), giving discretionary and automated traders plenty of flexibility under recognised oversight. Long-established, FCA/CySEC-regulated broker with the full platform set — MT4, MT5, cTrader and FxPro Edge.
Every broker on this list is independently scored against our published broker review methodology— regulation and safety, trading costs, platforms, instruments, deposits and withdrawals, support and country availability. Rankings are editorial and are never sold; sponsored placements are always labelled. Figures are indicative and vary by entity and jurisdiction — always confirm current terms on the broker's own site.
Trading forex, CFDs and crypto involves significant risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. Leverage can work against you, and most retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs. The information on FXMARE is general, is not personal financial advice, and does not account for your objectives or circumstances. Verify all terms with the broker and the relevant regulator before opening an account. See our full risk disclosure.
There is no single 'best' broker for everyone. The strongest brokers combine tier-1 regulation and client-money protection, transparent and competitive trading costs (spreads plus any commission), reliable execution, the platforms you actually use, broad instrument coverage and fast, clean withdrawals. We weigh all of these against our published methodology, then frame the ranking as editorial opinion rather than fact.
Every broker on this list is independently scored against our broker review methodology — regulation and safety, trading costs, platforms, instruments, deposits and withdrawals, support and country availability. Rankings are editorial and are never sold, and any sponsored placement is clearly labelled. We do not assert any broker is objectively 'the best'; we explain why each earns its place and let you decide.
No. The spreads, minimum deposits, leverage and commissions we show are indicative figures that change over time and vary by the broker entity, account type and your jurisdiction. They are a starting point for comparison only — always confirm the current, exact terms on the broker's own website before you open or fund an account.
Regulation reduces certain risks — it imposes client-money segregation, capital requirements and conduct rules, and in some jurisdictions adds investor-compensation schemes — but it does not remove market risk. Trading leveraged forex and CFDs carries a high risk of rapid loss, and most retail accounts lose money. Only trade with money you can afford to lose, and verify a broker's licence on the relevant regulator's public register.