CAPEX.com vs FOREX.com: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeCAPEX.comFOREX.com
Licence Score46Moderate86Very strong
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 1 Tier 1
Licences on record27
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan —Licensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
2 FSRA (ADGM) United Arab Emirates Licensed—
Founded20162001
HeadquartersCyprusUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNASDAQ:SNEX
PlatformsProprietary, MT5Proprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum deposit—US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is CAPEX.com or FOREX.com better regulated?

FOREX.com has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 46), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both CAPEX.com and FOREX.com?

Both are matched to licences from CySEC.

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