Updated April 2026

Compare Global Brokers for Forex, CFDs & Equities

Independent comparisons of the world's leading online brokerages — 14 brokers, 40+ data points each.

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40+
Data Points Each
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+0.43% -0.21% 1.0847 BUY SELL 0.10 lot EUR/USD 0.6pip 9:41 EUR/USD ▲ 0.43% 1.0847 Markets EUR/USD 1.0847 GBP/USD 1.2634 GOLD 2,318.4 BUY SELL Desktop Platform Mobile App
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IG Group
🇬🇧 London, UK — Est. 1974
9.4
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
100+
FX Pairs
0.6 pip
EUR/USD Avg
$0
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • Best overall forex broker 2026
  • 10+ global regulatory licences
  • Award-winning platform suite
  • 80+ FX pairs incl. exotics
✦ Cons
  • Not the cheapest spreads
  • Complex fee structure
  • US clients via tastyfx only
Regulated:
FCAASICMASBMA
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IC Markets
🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia — Est. 2007
9.1
/ 10
ForexCFDs
$1.35T
Monthly Vol.
0.0 pip
Raw Spread
$200
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • Largest forex broker by volume
  • Ultra-low raw spreads from 0.0
  • Excellent for algo & HFT
  • MT4, MT5 & cTrader
✦ Cons
  • No US clients accepted
  • Limited equity selection
  • Commission on raw accounts
Regulated:
ASICCySECSCB
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Pepperstone
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia — Est. 2010
9.0
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
1,200+
Instruments
0.09 pip
Razor Acct
$0
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • No minimum deposit required
  • Excellent execution speed
  • MT4, MT5, cTrader & TradingView
  • Strong FCA & ASIC regulation
✦ Cons
  • No US clients
  • Fewer research tools vs rivals
  • Limited educational resources
Regulated:
FCAASICDFSACMA
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Saxo Bank
🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark — Est. 1992
9.0
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
3M+
Instruments
0.4 pip
EUR/USD Classic
$2,000
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • #1 Desktop Platform award 2026
  • 3M+ products — widest range
  • Direct market access to equities
  • Premium research & analysis
✦ Cons
  • High $2,000 minimum deposit
  • Higher fees than discount brokers
  • Steep learning curve
Regulated:
DFSA DKFCAMASASIC
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Interactive Brokers
🇺🇸 Greenwich, USA — Est. 1978
8.9
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
150+
Markets
$0
Min Deposit
US ✓
US Clients
✦ Pros
  • Access to 150+ global markets
  • Accepts US clients for forex
  • Industry-low margin rates
  • Professional-grade TWS platform
✦ Cons
  • Complex platform for beginners
  • CFDs not available to US clients
  • Inactivity fees may apply
Regulated:
SECFINRAFCAIIROC
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Swissquote
🇨🇭 Gland, Switzerland — Est. 1996
8.7
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
3M+
Products
9 ms
Avg Execution
$1,000
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • Swiss bank-level security
  • Outstanding research quality
  • 3M+ financial products
  • TradingView & MT4/5 integration
✦ Cons
  • High $1,000 minimum deposit
  • Higher fees vs discount brokers
  • Not available in US
Regulated:
FINMAFCAMAS
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AvaTrade
🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland — Est. 2006
8.6
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
1,250+
Instruments
0.9 pip
EUR/USD Avg
$100
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • 9 regulatory jurisdictions
  • Extensive platform selection
  • Great for beginners & education
  • No commissions on trades
✦ Cons
  • Inactivity fee after 3 months
  • Not available in US
  • Wider spreads vs ECN brokers
Regulated:
CBIASICFSA JPFSCA
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Capital.com
🇨🇾 Limassol, Cyprus — Est. 2016
8.5
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
5,000+
Markets
0.6 pip
EUR/USD Avg
$20
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • 5,000+ commission-free markets
  • AI-powered platform & insights
  • TradingView & MT4 compatible
  • Strong FCA, CySEC & ASIC reg.
✦ Cons
  • CFDs only — no real stocks
  • No US clients
  • No copy trading or PAMM
  • Account must verify within 15 days
Regulated:
FCACySECASICSCB
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XTB
🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland — Est. 2002
8.5
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
5,800+
Instruments
0.1 pip
EUR/USD Min
$0
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • xStation 5 — intuitive platform
  • Real stocks & ETFs — zero commission
  • Excellent educational content
  • No minimum deposit required
✦ Cons
  • Not available in US
  • Inactivity fee after 12 months
  • Limited crypto offering
Regulated:
FCACySECKNFCNMV
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Exness
🇨🇾 Limassol, Cyprus — Est. 2008
8.4
/ 10
ForexCFDs
Unlimited
Leverage (offshore)
0.0 pip
Raw Spread
$1
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • Ultra-low $1 minimum deposit
  • Instant withdrawals (most methods)
  • Competitive raw spreads from 0.0
  • Copy trading & free VPS hosting
✦ Cons
  • Offshore entity for some regions
  • Limited premium research tools
  • No US clients accepted
  • Conditions vary by jurisdiction
Regulated:
CySECFSCAFSAFCA
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FOREX.com
🇺🇸 Bedminster, USA — Est. 2001
8.4
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
80+
FX Pairs
1.62 pip
EUR/USD US Avg
$100
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • Accepts US traders for forex
  • CFTC & NFA regulated (US)
  • Strong research & education
  • MT4 & proprietary platform
✦ Cons
  • Higher spreads vs ECN brokers
  • CFDs not available to US clients
  • Fewer instruments than rivals
Regulated:
CFTCNFAFCAASIC
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FXCM
🇬🇧 London, UK — Est. 1999
8.3
/ 10
ForexCFDs
39+
FX Pairs
0.6 pip
EUR/USD Avg
$50
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • 25+ years industry experience
  • Excellent algo & automation tools
  • 4 platforms incl. NinjaTrader
  • Free APIs for algorithmic trading
✦ Cons
  • Banned from US markets historically
  • No real stocks — CFDs only
  • High bank withdrawal fees
  • Inactivity fee after 12 months
Regulated:
FCAASICCySECFSCA
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ATFX
🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Est. 2017
8.1
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
37 ms
Avg Execution
1.8 pip
EUR/USD Std
$200
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • Strong multi-jurisdiction regulation
  • Trading Central & Dow Jones research
  • MT4, MT5 & AT GO mobile app
  • Excellent customer support
✦ Cons
  • Spreads wider than industry avg
  • No crypto trading available
  • Limited advanced tools for pros
  • No US clients
Regulated:
FCAASICCySECSCA
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Equiti
🇬🇧 London, UK — Est. 2008
8.0
/ 10
ForexCFDsEquities
500+
Instruments
1.0 pip
EUR/USD Avg
$500
Min Deposit
✦ Pros
  • FX Global Code of Conduct signatory
  • Strong MENA & African presence
  • Forex, shares, ETFs, metals, crypto
  • MT4 & MT5 supported
✦ Cons
  • Higher $500 minimum deposit
  • Smaller brand vs top rivals
  • Quarterly inactivity charges reported
  • Not available in US
Regulated:
FCAJSCCySEC
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Key metrics across all 14 reviewed brokers at a glance.
BrokerRatingForexCFDsEquitiesMin DepositEUR/USD SpreadUS ClientsOpen Account
IG Group
9.4
✓✓✓$00.6 avgLimitedOpen →
IC Markets
9.1
✓✓✕$2000.0 raw+comm✕Open →
Pepperstone
9.0
✓✓✓$00.09 razor✕Open →
Saxo Bank
9.0
✓✓✓$2,0000.4 classic✕Open →
Interactive Brokers
8.9
✓Non-US✓$00.2+comm✓Open →
Swissquote
8.7
✓✓✓$1,0001.3 standard✕Open →
AvaTrade
8.6
✓✓✓$1000.9 avg✕Open →
Capital.com
8.5
✓✓CFD only$200.6 avg✕Open →
XTB
8.5
✓✓✓$00.1 min✕Open →
Exness
8.4
✓✓✕$10.0 raw+comm✕Open →
FOREX.com
8.4
✓Non-US✓$1001.62 US avg✓Open →
FXCM
8.3
✓✓✕$500.6 avg✕Open →
ATFX
8.1
✓✓✓$2001.8 standard✕Open →
Equiti
8.0
✓✓✓$5001.0 avg✕Open →
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