Forex.com

Forex.com is one of the most established names in retail trading, with a history stretching back over 20 years. It’s regulated in multiple jurisdictions—notably by the Financial Conduct Authority (UK), Australian Securities & Investments Commission (Australia), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Singapore), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission/National Futures Association (US)—giving it one of the strongest regulatory footprints of any broker we’ve reviewed. Its European operations are conducted via StoneX Europe Ltd, a Cyprus-licensed firm regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

It is important to note that Forex.com offers access exclusively to CFDs (contracts for difference).

The broker offers access to a broad set of markets across its proprietary platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and TradingView integration. However, traders in the UK are offered MT4 and in the EU only MT5 is available. Account setup is straightforward, funding options are varied, and the client dashboard is clean enough for both new and experienced users to navigate without friction.

In our testing, Forex.com felt reliable and professional. Execution was consistent, and the platform range gave us flexibility—whether we wanted the simplicity of their web trader, the familiarity of MT4, or the added charting depth that comes with TradingView. The client portal and mobile app both stood out for being polished and easy to use, with smooth order handling and quick access to account management.

We also appreciated the broker’s strong focus on education and research. The learning centre goes beyond basic guides, offering detailed market insights, webinars, and strategy content that can genuinely help traders build skills. For beginners especially, Forex.com provides one of the more structured educational setups we’ve seen.

Forex.com sits in the middle of our TraderGuide rankings, mainly because of its trading costs. While spreads aren’t excessively high, they’re not the most competitive either—making it harder to recommend for traders who are laser-focused on finding the lowest-cost execution. On top of that, gold pricing in particular came out expensive in our tests, which could be a drawback for those active in precious metals.

The platform itself is well-built, but traders looking for advanced tools, automation support, or custom integrations might find the experience a little limited compared to brokers investing heavily in analytics and third-party add-ons.

Forex.com is a well-regulated, globally recognised broker that offers a safe and professional trading environment. If you value strong oversight, polished platforms, and access to good research and education, it’s a solid option.

That said, for traders whose strategies rely on squeezing every last pip of cost efficiency—or who focus heavily on gold—there are stronger choices on our leaderboard. Overall, Forex.com delivers a balanced experience and remains a trustworthy name in the industry, but it’s not the cheapest route to market.