FOREX.com vs Fortrade: 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.

AttributeFOREX.comFortrade
Licence Score86Very strong71Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record74
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed
Founded20012013
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:SNEXNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary, MT4
Minimum depositUS$100US$100
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Frequently asked questions

Is FOREX.com or Fortrade better regulated?

FOREX.com has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FOREX.com and Fortrade?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, CIRO, FCA and CySEC.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.