OANDA
A market veteran with top-tier regulation (US/UK/AU/SG) and a solid reputation; stronger in forex than in CFDs.
- Top-tier regulators: NFA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, CIRO
- Operating since 1996, with a strong reputation
- No minimum deposit
- Fewer instruments than CFD brokers
- No Bank of Russia license
How the score breaks down
Platforms: OANDA Trade (fxTrade), MT4, MT5, TradingView. Forex + CFDs on indices, commodities, metals, bonds (availability depends on the region; in the US — forex only)
Regulation: CFTC/NFA (USA, NFA ID 0325821), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), MAS (Singapore), CIRO (Canada), FSA (Japan). Funds are segregated at tier-1 banks; protection depends on the jurisdiction (CIPF in Canada, FSCS in the UK).
Min. deposit: no minimum. Account types: Standard (spread), Core Pricing (raw + commission).
Standard ~1.x pips (spread only); Core Pricing — from ~0.1 pips + commission. Core Pricing — a commission (typically ~$5 per 100k per side); Standard — spread only
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⚠️ Terms may change — verify on the broker's website. Regulation may be offshore and may not cover clients from every country. Trading carries a risk of capital loss. Not investment advice.