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A look at what we cover, the data behind our reviews, and how the brokers stack up against each other.

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302+
Pages
reviews, guides, and articles
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15
Regulators
financial authorities tracked
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10+
Brokers
reviewed in depth
8
Rating Categories
per broker evaluation
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79
Glossary Terms
forex terms explained
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13
Countries
covered in country guides

EUR/USD Typical Spreads

Minimum advertised spreads across all reviewed brokers. Raw/ECN accounts shown where available.

Pepperstone
0.0 pips (Raw)
IC Markets
0.0 pips (Raw)
FP Markets
0.0 pips (Raw)
Exness
0.0 pips (Raw)
XM
0.6 pips
IG
0.6 pips
OCTA
0.6 pips
FBS
0.7 pips
Plus500
0.8 pips
eToro
1.0 pips

Regulatory Distribution

How many reviewed brokers hold licenses by regulatory tier.

Tier 1 (FCA, ASIC, MAS, BaFin) 47 brokers

Strictest oversight, highest investor protections

Tier 2 (CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, SCB) 51 brokers

Solid regulation with established frameworks

Offshore Only (IFSC, no Tier 1) 4 brokers

Less stringent requirements, higher leverage available

What the tiers mean

Tier 1 regulators like the FCA and ASIC enforce strict capital requirements, segregated client funds, and compensation schemes. Tier 2 regulators provide solid oversight but with less comprehensive investor protection. Offshore jurisdictions typically offer higher leverage but fewer safeguards.

Average Scores Across All Brokers

How our reviewed brokers score on average across the 8 rating categories.

Trading Costs 7.9/10
Platforms 7.9/10
Regulation 8.1/10
Education 7.1/10
Customer Service 7.5/10
Research Tools 7.3/10
Deposit/Withdrawal 7.7/10
Product Range 7.6/10

Data updated: April 2026 · Read our full methodology

All data is collected through hands-on testing, official broker disclosures, and regulatory databases. Spreads shown are minimum advertised figures; actual spreads vary by market conditions and account type.