FOREX.com

Forex & CFD Broker· Founded 2001 .Warren, New Jersey, United States

9.3
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TraderZone Verdict

FOREX.com is a strong all-around broker with an especially compelling combination of regulation, market access, trading platforms, research, and education. Its backing by publicly traded StoneX Group Inc. and extensive regulatory coverage give it one of the strongest trust profiles among major forex brokers.

Strengths

  • Strong global regulatory coverage

  • Backed by publicly traded StoneX Group Inc.

  • CFTC and NFA regulated in the United States

  • Very competitive RAW Pricing spreads

  • Award-winning Trading Academy

Limitations

  • $100 minimum deposit
  • Standard pricing may be less competitive for lower-volume traders
  • Maximum leverage is restricted by regulation
  • Product availability varies by jurisdiction

Platforms & Technology

FOREX.com offers an unusually broad platform ecosystem. Traders can choose from MT4, MT5, TradingView, NinjaTrader, and FOREX.com's own web and mobile platforms.

Platforms

  • FOREX.Com Platform
  • MT4
  • MT5
  • TradingView
  • NinjaTrader

Availability

  • Desktop Windows
  • Desktop Mac
  • Web
  • Android
  • Ios

Features

  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 support
  • TradingView integration
  • NinjaTrader support
  • Proprietary FOREX.com web and mobile platforms
  • API availability for algorithmic trading

Category Scores

Regulation Safety9.8/10
Trading Costs9.2/10
Platforms Technology9.8/10
Asset Coverage9.5/10
Trading Conditions9.0/10
Tools Resources9.7/10
Customer Support9.2/10
User Experience9.3/10
Account Opening9.2/10

Broker Overview

FOREX.com is a highly established global forex and CFD broker backed by StoneX Group Inc., a publicly traded financial services company. Founded in 2001, the broker combines extensive regulatory coverage, broad market access, competitive RAW Pricing, multiple professional-grade trading platforms, strong research, and an award-winning Trading Academy.

Markets

ForexGoldCommoditiesIndicesStocksCryptocurrency

Available Regions

United StatesUnited KingdomEuropean UnionAustraliaJapanSingaporeUnited Arab EmiratesCanadaInternational

Regulation & Safety

FOREX.com has a particularly strong regulatory profile. The broker is backed by publicly traded StoneX Group Inc. and operates under regulatory oversight across multiple major financial jurisdictions.

CFTCNFAFCACySECASICCIMAFSA JapanMASSCA

Trading Costs

FOREX.com's pricing is a strong area of the offering. Supplied live-spread data shows extremely tight spreads on major currency pairs, including 0.0-pip examples for EUR/USD and USD/JPY.

Minimum Deposit: $100

Commission Model: Spread-based Standard Pricing and commission-based RAW Pricing

Overnight Fee: Daily overnight financing (rollover) charge applies to positions held open past 5pm ET, including weekends; the rate is based on a benchmark interest-rate differential and can be a debit or credit

Inactivity Fee: $15 per month (or currency equivalent) after 12 months with no trading activity or open positions

Asset Coverage

FOREX.com provides broad access to forex and CFD markets, with more than 80 currency pairs and additional markets including stocks, commodities, metals, indices, and cryptocurrencies in supported jurisdictions.

80+ currency pairs and a broad range of CFD markets

  • Forex
  • Commodities
  • Indices
  • Stocks
  • Etfs
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Bonds
  • Options
  • Futures

Trading Conditions

FOREX.com maintains a relatively straightforward account structure with Standard and RAW Pricing options. The $100 minimum deposit is reasonably accessible, while RAW Pricing provides a more attractive structure for active traders seeking tighter spreads.

Day tradersScalpersSwing tradersAlgorithmic tradersActive traders using RAW Pricing

Tools & Resources

Research and education are major strengths of FOREX.com. Its award-winning Trading Academy provides structured educational content, while its research and video offerings support traders with market analysis and trading insights.

Award-winning Trading AcademyMarket research and analysisVideo trading content and insightsStructured educational courses covering technical and fundamental analysisAdvanced trading tools

Customer Support

FOREX.com provides phone, live chat, and email support with regional contact options for multiple international markets. The broad geographic support network is a strength, although service availability can vary by jurisdiction.

PhoneLive chatEmail

Account Opening

  1. 1Register for an account
  2. 2Provide personal information
  3. 3Complete identity and regulatory verification
  4. 4Complete applicable trading or suitability requirements
  5. 5Fund the account if opening a live account

User Experience

FOREX.com pairs a highly accessible account-opening process with a broad choice of professional-grade platforms, giving both new and experienced traders a flexible, well-supported trading experience.

Demo Account
Mobile Trading

Trader Compatibility

Forex Trader9.5/10
Gold Trader8.5/10
Scalper9.0/10
Ea Algorithmic Trader9.2/10
Beginner Trader8.0/10
Crypto Trader7.5/10
Multi Asset Cfd Trader8.8/10

Best For

Forex traders who prioritize regulation and reputationU.S. retail forex tradersActive traders seeking competitive RAW PricingTraders who want multiple trading platformsTraders who value research and education

Not Recommended For

Very small traders seeking zero-minimum-deposit accountsLower-volume traders seeking the absolute lowest standard pricingTraders who require identical instruments and features across jurisdictions

Final Review

FOREX.com is an excellent choice for traders who prioritize regulation, platform flexibility, research, education, and broad forex/CFD access. Its exceptional platform selection and strong regulatory profile place it among TraderZone's highest-rated brokers.

Rating9.3/10