FOREX.com
Forex & CFD BrokerFounded 2001Warren, New Jersey, United States
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 & Limitations
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
Category Scores
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
Available Regions
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.
Regulators
- Name
- CFTC
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- top
- Name
- NFA
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- top
- Name
- FCA
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- top
- Name
- CySEC
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- standard
- Name
- ASIC
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- top
- Name
- CIMA
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- offshore
- Name
- FSA Japan
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- top
- Name
- MAS
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- top
- Name
- SCA
- Status
- Yes
- Tier
- standard
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.
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
Features
- MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 support
- TradingView integration
- NinjaTrader support
- Proprietary FOREX.com web and mobile platforms
- API availability for algorithmic trading
Availability
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.
Available assets
Trading Conditions & Tools
Trading conditions
- Overview
- 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.
- Execution
- Suitable For
- Day tradersScalpersSwing tradersAlgorithmic tradersActive traders using RAW Pricing
Tools & resources
- Overview
- 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.
- Tools
- Award-winning Trading AcademyMarket research and analysisVideo trading content and insightsStructured educational courses covering technical and fundamental analysisAdvanced trading tools
Support & Account Opening
Customer support
- Overview
- 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.
- Channels
- PhoneLive chatEmail
Account opening
- Overview
- FOREX.com's account-opening process follows standard requirements for a highly regulated international broker. Its $100 minimum deposit is reasonable, while demo accounts provide an accessible way to test the broker's platforms before depositing funds.
- Process
- Register for an accountProvide personal informationComplete identity and regulatory verificationComplete applicable trading or suitability requirementsFund 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.
Trader Compatibility
Who It's For
Best for
- Forex traders who prioritize regulation and reputation
- U.S. retail forex traders
- Active traders seeking competitive RAW Pricing
- Traders who want multiple trading platforms
- Traders who value research and education
Not recommended for
- Very small traders seeking zero-minimum-deposit accounts
- Lower-volume traders seeking the absolute lowest standard pricing
- Traders 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.
Trading carries risk. Review the broker’s current terms directly before opening an account. This page is informational and not financial advice.