Our methodology

How we score brokers. We weigh five dimensions, score each from 0 to 10, then combine them into the overall score you see on every broker page.

• Fees

  30%

  Commissions, spreads, withdrawal fees, inactivity fees, FX conversion fees.

• Regulation

  25%

  Tier-1 regulators, segregated funds, investor protection schemes.

• Platforms

  20%

  Web platform, mobile app, charting, order types.

• Markets

  15%

  Range of instruments, geographic coverage, market access.

• Support

  10%

  Channels available, response time, languages, opening hours.