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CFD Brokers2026

Editorial ranking

Best 10 Brokers, 2026

#1 FxPro

The ten brokers that scored highest in our composite ranking. Each one combines broker-published pricing, current regulator licences, operating history and onboarding accessibility into a single weighted score.

Quick comparison

#BrokerMin depositTop regulatorRating
1FxPro$100FCAFinancial Conduct Authority4.6 / 5→
2Tickmill$100FCAFinancial Conduct Authority4.4 / 5→
3Deriv$5BVIBVI Financial Services Commission4.0 / 5→
4Libertex$10SVG FSASaint Vincent and the Grenadines Financial Services Authority4.0 / 5→
5AvaTrade$100ASICAustralian Securities and Investments Commission4.4 / 5→
6XM Group$5ASICAustralian Securities and Investments Commission4.2 / 5→
7RoboForex$10IFSCInternational Financial Services Commission (Belize)4.3 / 5→
8Alpari$500MISAMwali International Services Authority3.6 / 5→

Below — editorial review of each broker: pricing, regulator licences, pros and cons.

8 tracked brokers

sorted by composite score

    1. Editorial top pick

      01FxPro

      FCACySECSCBFSCA
      Open account at FxPro →
      Avg spread
      0.30pip
      midpoint of broker range
      Cost / lot
      $10.00
      incl. $7 commission
      Min deposit
      $100
      Max leverage
      1:500
      EU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500

      Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing

      Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
      PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge

      Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

      Full FxPro details →

    2. 02Tickmill

      FCACySECFSAFSCA
      Open account at Tickmill →
      Avg spread
      0.20pip
      editorial estimate
      Cost / lot
      $8.00
      incl. $6 commission
      Min deposit
      $100
      Max leverage
      1:1000
      EU/UK retail: 1:30 · Seychelles entity: 1:1000

      Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier · Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on the accounts page

      Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricing
      PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

      Founded in 2014 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

      Full Tickmill details →

    3. 03Deriv

      BVIMFSA
      Open account at Deriv →
      Avg spread
      0.70pip
      editorial estimate
      Cost / lot
      $7.00
      no commission
      Min deposit
      $5
      Max leverage
      1:1000
      EU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000

      $5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill

      Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
      PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv X

      Founded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

      Full Deriv details →

    4. 04Libertex

      SVG FSA
      Open account at Libertex →
      Avg spread
      0.50pip
      midpoint of broker range
      Cost / lot
      $5.00
      no commission
      Min deposit
      $10
      Max leverage
      1:999
      Libertex International (St. Vincent & the Grenadines). EU/EEA residents are served by the separate CySEC-regulated entity at 1:30.

      $10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history · Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight

      Fits ifYou have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
      PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform

      Founded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

      Full Libertex details →

    5. 05AvaTrade

      ASICFSCACBIBVI
      Open account at AvaTrade →
      Avg spread
      0.90pip
      broker-published typical
      Cost / lot
      $9.00
      no commission
      Min deposit
      $100
      Max leverage
      1:400
      EU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400

      Regulated in 6 jurisdictions · Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume

      Fits ifYou are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
      PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade

      Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

      Full AvaTrade details →

    6. 06XM Group

      ASICCySECIFSC
      Open account at XM Group →
      Avg spread
      1.30pip
      midpoint of broker range
      Cost / lot
      $13.00
      no commission
      Min deposit
      $5
      Max leverage
      1:1000
      EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

      $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

      Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
      PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

      Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

      Full XM Group details →

    7. 07RoboForex

      IFSC
      Open account at RoboForex →
      Avg spread
      0.20pip
      broker-published typical
      Cost / lot
      $6.00
      incl. $4 commission
      Min deposit
      $10
      Max leverage
      1:500
      IFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000

      ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

      Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
      PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader

      Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

      Full RoboForex details →

    8. 08Alpari

      MISA1 action
      Open account at Alpari →
      Avg spread
      0.25pip
      midpoint of broker range
      Cost / lot
      $7.50
      incl. $5 commission
      Min deposit
      $500
      Max leverage
      1:1000
      Pro ECN tier (Mauritius / St. Vincent offshore); Standard tier reaches 1:3000 at $50 min · not offered to EU/UK/AU retail

      27 years of operating history (founded 1998) — predates most current retail brokers · Regulated only by offshore entities (Mauritius / St. Vincent) after losing its FCA licence in 2015 — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

      Fits ifYou have $500+ and want commission-based Pro ECN pricing at ~$7.50/lot with 27 years of operating history
      PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

      Founded in 1998 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

      Full Alpari details →

    We score every tracked broker on four factors — cost (35%), regulation (30%), operating history (20%) and accessibility (15%). The ten highest composite scores in the asset class for this domain are shown here. Full breakdown on the methodology page.

    Currently tracking 14 brokers across 55 regulators · 2 regulatory actions on file · pricing verified June 1, 2026.

    Want the full breakdown of how the score is calculated, what we measure and what we don't? Read the methodology.

    Regulator registers

    Frequently asked

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    How are the top 10 brokers chosen?+

    We score every tracked broker on four factors — cost (35%), regulation (30%), operating history (20%) and accessibility (15%). The ten highest composite scores in the asset class for this domain are shown here. Full breakdown on the methodology page.

    What counts as a tier-1 regulator?+

    Tier-1 regulators enforce mandatory client-fund segregation, leverage caps, capital requirements and an investor compensation scheme. Examples: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus, EU MiFID II), CFTC and NFA (US), FINMA (Switzerland), BaFin (Germany), MAS (Singapore). Tier-2 covers offshore but still active regulators like the Belize IFSC or Bahamas SCB. Brokers regulated only at tier-2 or below score lower in our ranking because investor recourse is materially weaker.

    Can a broker pay to be in the top 10?+

    No. We do earn affiliate commission when readers open accounts through our links, but a payment cannot move a broker up the ranking. The same composite score is calculated for every broker we track, sponsored or not.

    How often is the ranking updated?+

    Broker-published spreads and commissions are re-checked weekly. Regulator licences are verified weekly. Full ranking is recomputed quarterly so weekly noise does not flip positions.

    What happens to my money if a broker shuts down?+

    Tier-1 regulated brokers must hold client funds in segregated accounts and typically participate in investor compensation schemes — for example FSCS in the UK (up to £85,000 per client), ICF in Cyprus (up to €20,000) and CSLR in Australia (up to A$150,000). Compensation covers broker insolvency, not trading losses. Tier-2 and offshore-only brokers usually offer weaker or no compensation, which is part of why regulation weighs 30% in our composite score.

    Is the broker ranked #1 the right one for me?+

    Not necessarily. The top 10 is a shortlist filtered for quality, not a personal recommendation. Country restrictions, deposit minimums, the asset class you trade and your platform preference can all make a lower-ranked broker a better fit. Use the cost calculator to compare your specific volume.

    Do these brokers offer demo accounts?+

    Most brokers in this list offer a demo account with virtual funds for risk-free practice. Demo terms — initial balance, time limit, whether it expires after a real account is opened — vary, so check the individual broker page. Demo availability is a usability signal, not a primary ranking factor: what matters for real outcomes is the broker's pricing and execution on funded accounts.

    Are these brokers available in every country?+

    Most are, but several impose country-level restrictions. Each broker page lists its restricted-countries policy. For a country-specific shortlist that filters out brokers that do not accept residents, see the per-country page under /in/[country-slug].

    → Countries

    Should I verify the regulator myself before depositing?+

    Yes. We re-check each broker's licence weekly against the regulator's public register, but you should confirm before funding an account: visit the regulator's site, search for the broker's exact legal name and verify the licence is active and covers the products you intend to trade. The legal entity offering you an account is sometimes different from the marketing brand, especially for international groups — that detail matters if you ever need to file a complaint.

    Why is broker X not in the top 10?+

    Three possible reasons: it did not rank in the top 10 by composite score; it does not match the asset class served by this domain (forex, CFDs, crypto or stocks); or it is not yet in our tracking set. The full ranking with all tracked brokers is on the homepage.