Restricted Countries
Not found in the official pages reviewed; country availability is regional and requires manual review.
Source Brokers
GAIN Capital Group LLC (dba FOREX.com) / GAIN Global Markets Inc. (regional entity varies)
FOREX.com
Visit FOREX.comFOREX.com is a StoneX-owned online forex and derivatives trading brand. In the US, GAIN Capital Group LLC dba FOREX.com is registered as an FCM/RFED with the CFTC and is an NFA member; product scope and protections vary by region.
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78
/100
Overall score
Overall score is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.
Based on evidence16 sources
Trust
82Cost
78Withdrawal
89Read first
Decision summary
78
/100
Overall
Overall is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.
Headline score from research fields, regulation evidence, and scoring payload.
Best for
Forex/CFD traders comparing cost, platforms, trust, and withdrawal terms.
Watch out
Entity, country restrictions, and high-risk fee fields should be checked carefully.
Trust signal
Trust is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.
Withdrawal signal
Withdrawal looks strong, with high-confidence evidence. Still verify country/entity terms.
Availability
Countries and restrictions
Availability can vary by legal entity, account type, and local regulation. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify details with the broker before opening an account.
Evidence
Source-backed details
Trust5 fields
Regulators
US: CFTC and NFA; global regulation page lists Canada CIRO, Cyprus CySEC, USA NFA/CFTC, Cayman CIMA, UK FCA/CMA, Japan FSA, Singapore MAS, Australia ASIC.
SourceLicense Numbers
NFA #0339826; Cayman Islands Monetary Authority license number 25033. Other regional license numbers not collected from official pages in this pass.
SourceRegulated Entities
GAIN Capital Group LLC (US); GAIN Global Markets Inc. (Cayman/ROW); StoneX Financial Inc. for exchange-based futures/options services referenced by US site.
SourceNegative Balance Protection
US FAQ does not provide guaranteed negative-balance protection; customers risk losses greater than balance and FOREX.com reserves rights for large debit balances/special circumstances.
SourceInvestor Compensation
No direct official evidence found for investor compensation for FOREX.com retail forex accounts in reviewed US/ROW pages; futures/options entity SFI footer references SIPC but scope requires review.
SourceCost7 fields
Minimum Deposit
US: $100 minimum per transaction for bank transfer or debit card; wire transfers have no minimum; FOREX.com recommends $2,500.
SourceSpread From
US: Spread-Only EUR/USD as low as 1.2; RAW major FX as low as 0.0. ROW page showed EUR/USD as low as 1.0, so regional differences need review.
SourceCommission
US Spread-Only: no commission; US RAW Pricing: $7 USD per $100k USD traded per side. Non-US pages show $5 per $100k for some regions.
SourceMaximum Leverage
US default leverage setting is 50:1; MT4 can be reduced to 20:1 or 10:1. Regional maximums vary.
SourceDeposit Fee
FOREX.com does not charge ACH, incoming wire, or incoming card deposit fees; third-party bank/card fees may apply.
SourceWithdrawal Fee
US: no fee for bank transfer or debit card withdrawals; wire withdrawals $25 US / $40 international including Canada, waived for withdrawals over $10,000; bank/intermediary fees may apply.
SourceInactivity Fee
$15/month inactivity fee after 12 months with no trading activity.
SourceAvailability1 fields
Restricted Countries
Not found in the official pages reviewed; country availability is regional and requires manual review.
SourceProduct5 fields
Tradable Assets
US site emphasizes forex plus futures/futures options and wealth management links; global site advertises 80+ FX pairs, stock CFDs, indices, commodities, crude oil, gold/silver, and cryptocurrency trading. Availability is jurisdiction-specific.
SourceTrading Platforms
FOREX.com offers web/mobile platforms, TradingView integration, MetaTrader 4/5, plus NinjaTrader and API trading links on the US site.
SourceAccount Types
US account pages show Spread-Only, RAW Pricing, MetaTrader/MT5, MT4, Corporate and Joint accounts; IRA appears in account navigation/help.
SourceDeposit Methods
US funding methods: ACH bank transfer, wire transfer, debit card (Visa/MasterCard).
SourceWithdrawal Methods
Withdrawals must return deposited funds to originating source; excess funds may be withdrawn by bank transfer or wire transfer.
SourceBefore you decide
Things to verify
Restricted Countries
Not found in the official pages reviewed; country availability is regional and requires manual review.
Spread From
US: Spread-Only EUR/USD as low as 1.2; RAW major FX as low as 0.0. ROW page showed EUR/USD as low as 1.0, so regional differences need review.
Commission
US Spread-Only: no commission; US RAW Pricing: $7 USD per $100k USD traded per side. Non-US pages show $5 per $100k for some regions.
Investor Compensation
No direct official evidence found for investor compensation for FOREX.com retail forex accounts in reviewed US/ROW pages; futures/options entity SFI footer references SIPC but scope requires review.
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