Data Sources

Last Updated: March 11, 2026

1. Primary Regulator Registers

We verify licenses and regulatory status using official regulator databases (e.g., FCA, ASIC, CySEC, NFA, FSCA).

2. Broker Legal & Pricing Documents

We reference broker terms, fee schedules, execution policies, and disclosure statements to validate spreads, commissions, and non-trading fees.

3. Real-Account Testing

When possible, we open and test accounts to measure deposit/withdrawal speed, platform stability, and order execution behavior.

4. Platform Documentation

We use platform provider documentation (e.g., MetaTrader, cTrader, TradingView) to verify features and supported workflows.

5. User Feedback & Support Testing

We analyze support responsiveness and review patterns to identify reliability signals and potential risks.

6. Data Library

We provide downloadable datasets to make our analysis easier to audit and cite.

• Broker Fee Benchmarks (CSV)Fields include trust score, spreads, and minimum deposits where available.
• Broker Fee Benchmarks (JSON)Machine-readable format for tools and citations.

7. Methodology & Editorial Standards

To see how we use these sources in ranking and content creation, visitOur Methodology andEditorial Policy.