Our Review Philosophy
We believe traders deserve honest, transparent information to make informed decisions. The forex industry is full of marketing hype and misleading claims—we aim to cut through the noise with fact-based reviews.
Every broker review is based on real account testing, not marketing materials. We deposit real money, execute real trades, and test real customer support. Our ratings reflect actual trader experience, not promises.
— US Forex Guide Editorial Policy
Transparent
We show our methodology and explain every rating component
Unbiased
No paid placements. Rankings based on merit only
Verified
Real account testing with actual deposits and trades
How We Evaluate Brokers
Our rating system evaluates brokers across four key areas, weighted by importance to the average trader. Here's exactly how we calculate our scores:
Rating Weight Distribution
Source: US Forex Guide Rating System
Trading Conditions (35%)
The core of any broker evaluation. We test actual trading conditions, not advertised ones.
- Spreads: Measured during major sessions (London, NY) and news events
- Execution Speed: Order fill times and slippage analysis
- Leverage Options: Available leverage tiers for different account types
- Commission Structure: All fees including swaps, overnight charges
- Instrument Selection: Currency pairs, CFDs, commodities available
Regulation & Safety (25%)
Your money's safety is paramount. We verify regulatory status and fund protection measures.
- Regulatory Licenses: NFA, CFTC, FCA, ASIC, CySEC verification
- Fund Segregation: Client money held separately from company funds
- Insurance: Investor compensation schemes and additional coverage
- Company History: Years in operation, ownership, track record
Platform & Technology (20%)
We test platforms during high-volatility periods to evaluate real-world performance.
- Platform Options: MT4, MT5, proprietary platforms, web trading
- Stability: Uptime during major news events and market volatility
- Mobile App: Feature parity, ease of use, reliability
- Tools & Analysis: Charting, indicators, research tools
Customer Experience (20%)
We test support across all channels and measure actual response and resolution times.
- Support Quality: Live chat, phone, email response times and helpfulness
- Deposit Speed: Time from initiation to account credit
- Withdrawal Speed: Processing time and any restrictions
- Educational Resources: Quality and depth of learning materials
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Our Testing Process
Every broker goes through a structured testing process before we publish a review:
Account Registration
We go through the full signup process as a regular customer, noting ease of verification and any issues.
Real Deposit
We deposit real funds using multiple payment methods to test deposit speed and fees.
Live Trading
Execute trades during different market conditions to test spreads, execution, and slippage.
Support Testing
Contact support with common questions via all available channels and measure response quality.
Withdrawal Test
Request withdrawal to verify processing time and any hidden fees or obstacles.
What We Don't Do
To maintain integrity, we have strict policies about what we won't do:
- No Paid Placements: Brokers cannot pay for rankings or better ratings
- No Hidden Ads: All affiliate links are clearly disclosed
- No Sponsored Content: We don't publish broker-written reviews
- No Rating Manipulation: We won't remove negative reviews for payment
- No Fake Reviews: All reviews based on real testing, not marketing claims
Rating Criteria Breakdown
Our 5-star rating system works as follows:
Frequently Asked Questions
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