FOREX.com Overall rating

	Rating	Weight
User Rating	3.6 (6 reviews)	3
Popularity	4.0	3
Regulation	5.0	2
Pricing rating	3.2	1
Features	Not rated	1
Customer Support	Not rated	1

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Trustworthiness & Regulation

Forex.com, operated by GAIN Capital Group LLC, is a well-established broker founded in 1999. It is regulated by several top-tier financial authorities, including the US NFA and UK FCA.

User reviews rate the broker at 3.8 out of 5, with a ranking of 58 out of 815 forex brokers based on user ratings and 67 out of 815 based on expert ratings. The broker enjoys a popularity rating of 4.0 out of 5, with 1,623,762 organic monthly visits, ranking 23rd in organic traffic.

Forex.com is publicly traded and provides its financials transparently, but it is important to remember that even highly regulated and successful financial firms have failed in the past.

Company	Licenses & Regulations	Segregated Client Money	Deposit Compensation Scheme	Negative Balance Protection	Rebates	Max. Leverage Retail Clients
GAIN Capital Australia Pty Ltd	Australia - AU ASIC					30 : 1
StoneX Europe Ltd	Cyprus - CY CYSEC		up to €20,000			30 : 1
GAIN Capital UK Limited	United Kingdom - UK FCA		up to £85,000			30 : 1
Gain Capital Japan Co., Ltd	Japan - JP FSA					25 : 1
GAIN Capital - FOREX.com Canada Ltd	Canada - CA IIROC		up to $1,000,000			50 : 1
GAIN Capital Group LLC	United States - US NFA					50 : 1
GAIN Global Markets Inc	Cayman Islands - KY CIMA					500 : 1
StoneX Financial Pte. Ltd	Singapore - SG MAS					50 : 1

Deposit Insurance

Forex.com supports deposit insurance and investor compensation programs under its various regulatory frameworks. These programs ensure that client funds are protected in the event of the broker's insolvency.

For example, clients under the UK FCA regulation are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), which compensates up to £85,000 per client. In Cyprus, the broker is regulated by CYSEC, which offers a compensation scheme of up to €20,000.

Stiil, it's noteworthy that such compensation schemes are not available for clients under US NFA and Cayman Islands CIMA regulations.

Spreads and Costs

Forex.com offers spreads that are in line with industry averages across various asset classes.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs by Asset Class Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Crypto averages comprise (BTCUSD, ETHUSD), forex averages comprise (EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPJPY, EURGBP, AUDNZD, CADCHF), indices averages comprise (US30, AUS200), and commodities average comprises (XAUUSD, XAGUSD) and that data is sampled every 10 seconds for 24 hours to calculate the average. Forex is stated in pips, and the others are stated in base currency. All spreads including both spread and commission calculated in.

Our data comes from our sophisticated spread analyzer tool, which collects live account information and syncs with our performance analytics system. To compare all brokers and instruments with the latest live data, visit our spread analyzer tool. A spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price of an asset and can vary widely between brokers and account types.

Some brokers charge higher spreads but no commission, while others charge both, making it crucial to assess the total cost, which includes both spread and commission. Our values reflect this all-in cost. Note that some brokers may set low costs on popular pairs like EURUSD but higher rates on other instruments.

Many brokers also advertise "as low as" spreads that may not reflect the true average or include commissions. Comparing true all-in cost averages across various instruments and asset classes is vital for accurate assessment.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs Per Instrument Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Swap Rates/Financing Fees

Swap rates, also known as overnight financing fees, are charged when a position is held overnight. Positive swap rates pay out to the trader, while negative swap rates incur a cost.

We couldn't find public information regarding Forex.com swap rates on the broker's website, but you can find below some examples of the rates practised by other industry-leading brokers.

Does Forex.com Offer Islamic/Swap-free Accounts?

Islamic accounts, also known as swap-free accounts, are designed for traders who cannot earn or pay interest due to their religious beliefs. Forex.com offers Islamic accounts for traders who follow Sharia law.

These accounts do not incur swap or rollover charges on overnight positions. To apply for an Islamic account, traders must contact Forex.com's customer support and provide the necessary documentation to prove their eligibility.

Other Fees

Besides spreads and swap rates, Forex.com imposes other fees, including withdrawal and inactivity fees. According to our research, here is a summary of these additional costs:

Comparison to other Brokers

When comparing Forex.com to other brokers, it stands out due to its long-standing presence in the market since 1999 and its regulation by multiple top-tier authorities, including the US NFA and UK FCA.

While Forex.com's forex spreads are slightly higher than some competitors, its commodity spreads are competitive. The broker's swap rates are generally in line with industry averages.

Forex.com ranks highly in web traffic and popularity, making it a reliable choice for many traders. However, some competitors may offer lower spreads on forex pairs and additional compensation schemes in certain regions.

Overall, Forex.com is a strong contender in the forex industry, particularly for traders seeking a well-established and highly regulated broker.

Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated

Forex.com offers a variety of trading platforms to cater to different types of traders. MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and MetaTrader 4 (MT4) are widely used and support automated trading through MQL5 and MQL4 programming languages, respectively.

Both platforms offer comprehensive charting tools, technical analysis, and support for algorithmic trading. TradingView, known for its excellent charting capabilities and ease of use, supports automated trading via Pine Script.

Forex.com's proprietary trading platform is available on mobile and web, providing a user-friendly interface but does not support automated trading.

What Can you Trade?

Forex.com offers a diverse range of tradable instruments across multiple asset classes. Traders can access over 80 forex CFDs, 100+ stock CFDs, 40+ ETFs, and 50+ futures CFDs. While the broker does not currently offer cryptocurrency CFDs (for the USA clients), it provides a comprehensive selection of other assets.

Forex.com primarily offers trading in CFDs (Contracts for Difference), which allows traders to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset.

Trading CFDs involves leverage, which can amplify both gains and losses. For more details on the available instruments, visit Forex.com's forex trading instruments web page.

Available Leverage

Forex.com offers varying leverage levels depending on the regulatory entity and the instrument being traded. For retail clients, the maximum leverage available is generally 30:1 under AU ASIC, CY CYSEC, and UK FCA regulations.

In Japan, leverage is capped at 25:1 under JP FSA. Clients trading under US NFA can access leverage up to 50:1, while those under KY CIMA can access up to 500:1.

It is crucial to understand the leverage limits specific to your regulatory jurisdiction and the associated risks of trading with high leverage.

Prohibited Countries

Forex.com does not accept clients from certain countries due to regulatory restrictions. These countries include but are not limited to Iran, Iraq, Syria, North Korea, and Cuba.

It is advisable to check directly with Forex.com or visit their website to see the most current list of prohibited countries and regions.

FOREX.com Account types

	FX Trader	MT4
Commission	No
Maximum leverage	50:1
Mobile Platform	-	MT4 Mobile
Trading platform	fxTrader	MT4
Spread Type	Variable Spread
Minimum Deposit	100
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	FX Trader
Commission	No
Maximum leverage	50:1
Typical Spread	Forex.com spreads
Trading platform	fxTrader
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	100
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	MT4
Commission	No
Maximum leverage	50:1
Typical Spread	Forex.com spreads
Trading platform	MT4
Mobile platform	MT4 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	100
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

FOREX.com Web traffic

Our web traffic data is sourced from SimilarWeb and sums the traffic data of all websites associated with a broker. Organic visits are visits the broker didn't pay for, based on the available data. This data updates once monthly and can be based on data purchased from internet service providers, traffic metrics sourced by a third party such as Google Analytics that the company chooses to share with SimilarWeb, etc.

FOREX.com Profile

24 hour support

Segregated Accounts

Islamic Accounts

Accepts Canadian clients

Accepts Japanese Clients

Non expiring demo

Trading API

Cent accounts

Negative balance protection

Social trading

Regulatory deposit insurance

Trailing stops

Bonuses

Interest on margin

Fixed spread

Variable spread