Every ForexInfoHub broker review is scored on the same six criteria. Each one is rated out of 5, and the scores sit beside the overall rating at the top of each review. No broker can pay to influence its rating or its position in our lists.
- Same criteria for every broker
- No paid ratings
- Partner links always labelled
- Reviews updated when conditions change
What we rate
These are the six scores you see in the “Score breakdown” panel of each broker review.
1. Regulation & safety
- Regulatory licences and which entities they cover
- Segregation of client funds
- Years of operation and track record
- Public disclosures and negative balance protection
2. Trading platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader and other platforms offered
- The broker’s own web and mobile apps
- Stability, order types and ease of use
3. Fees & pricing
- Spreads and commissions
- Minimum deposit
- Inactivity, deposit and withdrawal fees
- Overnight (swap) charges
4. Education & learning tools
- Breadth and depth of learning material
- Suitability for beginners
- Webinars, videos and guides
5. Research tools
- In-house market analysis
- Third-party research built into the platform
- Economic calendar, news and trading signals
6. Copy & social trading
- Copy trading services supported
- How easy it is to follow other traders
- Transparency of trader statistics and risk
How the overall rating works
The overall rating, out of 5, is our editorial summary of the six scores. We publish all six next to it, so you can put more weight on the areas that matter most to you, for example fees if you trade often, or education if you are just starting out.
How a review is researched
- Regulation. We check each licence against the regulator’s own public register and note which entity serves which countries.
- Documents. We read the broker’s legal documents, fee schedules and account terms.
- Platforms. We test the platforms and apps, using demo or live accounts where available.
- Scoring. Each criterion is scored out of 5 and the review is written around those findings.
- Updates. Reviews are revisited when a broker changes its conditions. The date at the top of each review shows when it was last updated.
How we review prop firms
Prop firm reviews follow the same approach but look at what matters to funded traders: challenge models and rules, profit split, payout terms and speed, trading platforms, fees and refund policy, and the firm’s background and track record.
Commercial relationships
ForexInfoHub may earn a commission when readers open an account through some links.
Questions or corrections
If you think a rating or a fact is wrong, please tell us through our contact page. Corrections help us keep reviews accurate.
Important: broker ratings are for information only and are not financial, investment or trading advice. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money. Do your own research before choosing a broker.