CFD (Contract for Difference) brokers let traders speculate on price movements without owning the asset. Choosing the right broker is crucial for low fees, strong regulations, and smooth deposits/withdrawals.
This list ranks brokers based on fees, platform quality, regulations, deposit/withdrawal options, and trust scores.
1. IG Group
📅 Founded: 1974
💰 Fees: Low spreads, no commission on most CFDs
💻 Platform: IG Trading, MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
📜 Licenses: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore)
🔒 Trust Score: 99/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal
❌ Crypto Support: No
2. Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
📅 Founded: 1978
💰 Fees: Ultra-low spreads from 0.1 pips
💻 Platform: IBKR Trader Workstation, WebTrader
📜 Licenses: SEC (USA), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia)
🔒 Trust Score: 98/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank wire, ACH transfer, credit card
❌ Crypto Support: No
3. Saxo Bank
📅 Founded: 1992
💰 Fees: Low spreads, high minimum deposit ($2,000 to $10,000)
💻 Platform: SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO
📜 Licenses: FSA (Denmark), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia)
🔒 Trust Score: 97/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank wire, credit card
❌ Crypto Support: No
4. CMC Markets
📅 Founded: 1989
💰 Fees: Tight spreads, 0.7 pips on major forex pairs
💻 Platform: CMC Next Generation, MT4
📜 Licenses: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), MAS (Singapore)
🔒 Trust Score: 96/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank transfer, debit/credit card, PayPal
❌ Crypto Support: No
5. XTB
📅 Founded: 2002
💰 Fees: Tight spreads, commission-free trading on most assets
💻 Platform: xStation 5
📜 Licenses: FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland)
🔒 Trust Score: 95/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller
❌ Crypto Support: No
6. FXCM
📅 Founded: 1999
💰 Fees: Low spreads, no commission on standard accounts
💻 Platform: Trading Station, MT4, NinjaTrader
📜 Licenses: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia)
🔒 Trust Score: 92/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank wire, credit card, Skrill, Neteller
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
7. ThinkMarkets
📅 Founded: 2010
💰 Fees: Competitive spreads, no deposit fees
💻 Platform: ThinkTrader, MT4, MT5
📜 Licenses: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia)
🔒 Trust Score: 91/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank transfer, debit/credit card, Skrill, Neteller
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
8. Pepperstone
📅 Founded: 2010
💰 Fees: Ultra-low spreads, ECN pricing
💻 Platform: MT4, MT5, cTrader
📜 Licenses: ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus)
🔒 Trust Score: 90/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank wire, credit card, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
9. AvaTrade
📅 Founded: 2006
💰 Fees: Fixed spreads, no commission
💻 Platform: AvaTradeGO, MT4, MT5
📜 Licenses: Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa)
🔒 Trust Score: 89/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank transfer, debit/credit card, Skrill, Neteller
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
10. FxPro
📅 Founded: 2006
💰 Fees: Spreads from 1.4 pips
💻 Platform: MT4, MT5, cTrader
📜 Licenses: FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa)
🔒 Trust Score: 88/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank transfer, credit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
11. Admiral Markets
📅 Founded: 2001
💰 Fees: Tight spreads, low commissions
💻 Platform: MT4, MT5
📜 Licenses: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus)
🔒 Trust Score: 87/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
12. OANDA
📅 Founded: 1996
💰 Fees: Tight spreads, no commission on standard accounts
💻 Platform: OANDA Trade, MT4, MT5
📜 Licenses: CFTC (USA), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia)
🔒 Trust Score: 86/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank wire, credit/debit card, PayPal
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
13. Eightcap
📅 Founded: 2009
💰 Fees: Raw spreads, ECN execution
💻 Platform: MT4, MT5
📜 Licenses: ASIC (Australia), SCB (Bahamas)
🔒 Trust Score: 85/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
14. Capital.com
📅 Founded: 2016
💰 Fees: Zero commission, tight spreads
💻 Platform: Capital.com, MT4
📜 Licenses: FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia)
🔒 Trust Score: 84/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank wire, credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
15. IC Markets
📅 Founded: 2007
💰 Fees: Spreads from 0.0 pips, ECN pricing
💻 Platform: MT4, MT5, cTrader
📜 Licenses: ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles)
🔒 Trust Score: 83/100
Deposit / Withdraw: Bank wire, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller
✅ Crypto Support: Yes
How We Calculate Trust Scores
We assign trust scores based on multiple key factors to ensure a fair and reliable ranking of CFD brokers:
✔ Regulation Strength (50%) – More top-tier licenses mean higher scores.
✔ Service year (20%) – Brokers with a long, stable history rank higher.
✔ Fees & Spreads (10%) – Lower trading costs and transparent.
✔ Platform & Execution (5%) – Fast, stable platforms rate higher.
✔ Deposit & Withdrawal Options (5%) – More options improve accessibility.
✔ User Reviews & Reputation (10%) – Positive trader feedback matters.
This method ensures that our CFD broker rankings are based on security, performance, and trader satisfaction. ✅
