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How We Rate Brokers

InvestorTrip methodology pages explain how broker research is reviewed, updated and limited by available evidence.

Last updated May 10, 2026

Overview

The detailed methodology record is not published yet, so this page shows the review structure without adding unverified weights.

InvestorTrip broker pages are intended to separate factual broker data, editorial judgment and affiliate disclosure. When a scoring input is missing, the page should make that limitation visible instead of presenting a precise score that cannot be reproduced.

Scoring factors

Weights are published only when they are present in the methodology record. The current page avoids filling in missing weights with estimates.

Regulation and safety

Licensing, entity structure and client protection evidence are reviewed when available.

Fees and trading costs

Published spreads, commissions and account charges are checked against available broker data.

Platforms and market access

Supported platforms, instruments and account types are evaluated from public broker records.

Service and operations

Funding methods, withdrawals, support channels and update history are considered when verified.

Editorial independence

Affiliate relationships may exist with some brokers, but review structure and ranking criteria are separated from commercial placement.