Brokers

Interactive Brokers is a US-based electronic brokerage firm offering trading in stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds and funds globally. Known for low commissions and sophisticated tools for active traders and institutions.

Fidelity is a major US brokerage with commission-free trading, deep research tools, and one of the largest mutual fund libraries in the world. Strong reputation for customer service and order execution quality.

Charles Schwab is one of the largest US discount brokerages offering commission-free stock and ETF trading, options, futures and a full suite of retirement accounts. Acquired TD Ameritrade in 2020 and now hosts thinkorswim under the Schwab umbrella.

TD Ameritrade is a major US brokerage offering commission-free stock and ETF trading, options, futures and forex. Provides thinkorswim, one of the most powerful retail trading platforms available.

Saxo Bank is a Danish investment bank offering retail and institutional trading across stocks, forex, futures, options, and bonds. Known for SaxoTraderPRO and high minimums.

tastytrade (formerly tastyworks) is a US options-focused brokerage built by the founders of thinkorswim. Cheap options commissions, strong educational content, and the tastytrade platform with options analytics built in.

IG is a UK-listed CFD and forex broker, one of the world's largest. FCA-regulated with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia. Known for tight spreads and a deep range of markets.

Pepperstone is an Australian forex and CFD broker. ASIC, FCA, and CySEC regulated. Known for tight spreads and good execution on MT4/MT5/cTrader.

E*TRADE is a US online brokerage owned by Morgan Stanley, offering stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and bonds. Known for the Power E*TRADE platform popular with options traders.

IC Markets is an Australian CFD and forex broker known for raw spread accounts and fast execution. Popular with scalpers and algorithmic traders. ASIC and CySEC regulated.

CMC Markets is a UK-based CFD and spread betting broker. FCA-regulated, listed on the LSE, with a polished proprietary trading platform.

OANDA is a forex and CFD broker with a long history in retail forex. Regulated in the US, UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia. Strong API offering for algorithmic traders.

TradeStation is a US futures and stocks brokerage known for its powerful EasyLanguage scripting platform. Popular with algorithmic and futures traders.

Tickmill is a CFD and forex broker with FCA, CySEC, and FSA regulation. Known for low commissions on Pro accounts and a transparent fee structure.

Capital.com is a UK and Cyprus-regulated CFD broker with an emphasis on the in-house Capital.com platform. AI-driven sentiment scoring and intuitive UX appeal to newer traders.

Forex.com is a major US-regulated forex and CFD broker, part of StoneX Group. Offers MetaTrader, proprietary platform, and TradingView integration.

FxPro is a UK-headquartered CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, and cTrader. FCA, CySEC, and FSCA regulated. Has won multiple industry awards but pricing can be uncompetitive on standard accounts.

AvaTrade is a multi-asset CFD broker regulated in seven jurisdictions. Offers MT4/MT5, AvaTradeGO, and a wide range of markets including options on currencies.

Webull is a commission-free brokerage popular with younger US traders, offering stocks, options, crypto, and futures. Known for its slick mobile and desktop platforms with advanced charting at a retail price point.

Exness is a CFD and forex broker headquartered in Cyprus, popular in Asia and Latin America for high leverage and instant withdrawals. Regulated by CySEC, FCA, and FSCA.

XM is a global CFD and forex broker with offices in Cyprus, Australia, Belize, and Dubai. Popular in emerging markets, offers MT4/MT5 with high leverage tiers.

eToro is the world's largest social and copy trading platform. Stocks, ETFs, crypto, and CFDs. Regulated in multiple jurisdictions but has faced criticism over fee structure and crypto withdrawals.

Robinhood pioneered commission-free retail trading in the US. Offers stocks, options, crypto and IRAs. Has faced regulatory scrutiny over payment for order flow and the 2021 GameStop trading halt.

Plus500 is a global CFD provider offering trading on stocks, forex, commodities and cryptocurrencies. Listed on the London Stock Exchange. Regulated in multiple jurisdictions including FCA, CySEC and ASIC.

OctaFX is an offshore forex and CFD broker with high leverage offerings. Popular in emerging markets but operates without top-tier regulatory oversight, raising concerns about fund safety and transparency.