Overview
FOREX.com was founded in 1999 and is part of one of the most prime online trading services providers - GAIN Capital Group. Over time, FOREX.com established itself as one of the most respected and oldest brokers in the industry, with offerings extending to forex and CFDs on a retail as well as institutional level.
- Founded
- 1999
- Headquarters
- United States
- Address
- 44 Wall Street, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10005
- Website
- www.forex.com
Strengths and watchouts
- Strong regulatory oversight
- A wide range of tradable instruments
- High-quality trading platforms
- Excellent market research and educational content
- Higher spreads compared to some low-cost brokers
- Inactivity fees
- Geo-Restrictions
Watchouts are not yet documented for this broker. Review fees, regulation and account terms before opening an account.
Safety and regulation
FOREX.com is a regulated broker under FCA in the UK, CFTC in the United States, ASIC in Australia, and MAS in Singapore. This takes account of financial standards that must be fulfilled very strictly. Client funds are deposited in top-tier banks separately to ensure safety. Again, some types of retail traders in jurisdictions are not able to have access to negative balance protection.
- CIRO
- CySEC
- NFA
- CFTC
- CIMA
- FCA
- FSA
- MAS
- ASIC
Between 70% and 85% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with most regulated providers — the exact figure for any specific broker is published on that broker's own website. Consider whether you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.
Markets available
- Forex
- Indices
- Cryptocurrency
- Commodities
- Energy
- Metals
- Stocks
- CFDs
Account types
| Account | Min deposit | Commission | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not verified | 0.2 | 1:1 to 1:400 |
Fees and costs
The mediums of charges are relatively cheaper: 1.0 pips are laid down for standard accounts and zero for commission accounts. Commissions, equal to $5 every 100k traded, are required by commission accounts. These are applied with an overnight swap rate for everything held overnight. The trading platform has neatly arranged details for swap rates for customers. Amounts of $15 per month are deducted in the case of dormant accounts.
Customer support
- Phone
- International: +1.908.315.0653 UAE: +9718000321278 Colombia: +5718005189122
- Hours
- 24/5 - phone, email, chat
How we reviewed this broker
Each broker review documents the broker's claimed regulators, cross-references them against the public registers (FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, BCC and others), and notes any divergence. Where a regulator has issued a public advisory, the URL is cited inline so a reader can verify it directly. Tradable instruments, account types, and fees are sourced from the broker's published disclosures or documented as unavailable. The full scoring methodology is public.
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- Account openingFOREX.com minimum deposit and account-opening checks
- Minimum depositFOREX.com minimum deposit and funding threshold checks
- Company backgroundFOREX.com company background and entity checks
- RatingFOREX.com rating context and methodology checks
- SafetyFOREX.com safety, funds protection and entity checks
- Pros and consFOREX.com pros, cons and trade-off checks
- FeesFOREX.com fees, minimum deposit and cost checks
- MarketsFOREX.com markets and product availability checks
- Public reputationFOREX.com public reviews and reputation checks
- SupportFOREX.com customer support and contact checks
Frequently asked questions
Is the broker regulated?
Yes, FOREX.com is regulated - and that too by FCA, CFTC, ASIC, and MAS.
What are the platforms to trade on?
FOREX.com Web Trader, Advanced Trading Platform, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5, and its mobile apps are among those traded on.
How much is the least minimum down payment required for starting an account?
Less than or equal to $100 is always the minimum sum of money you can pay to open a balance in most types of accounts.
What types of accounts does the broker offer?
The broker offers Standard, Commission, DMA, and demo accounts on offering the multitude of trading opportunities to traders.
How much do you get to pay as fees and commissions?
They cover the expense of spreads, fee structures for Commission Accounts and all swap rates applicable to overnight positions, and last, if not amongst the least, costs of account inactivity.
How big is the leveraged force maximum?
Leverage is up to 1:30 for the retail or professional clients under ESMA Agreements, whereas higher-geared debts are allowed for professional traders.
Do you provide demo accounts?
Yes, customers are given an opportunity to practice and improve their trading strategies with virtual funds risk-free through the provision of a demo account.
How to reach the customer support department?
Customer service representatives are reachable across the globe through chat, email, or phone 24/7, although help is available in several languages during trading hours.
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