Fortrade vs OANDA: 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.

AttributeFortradeOANDA
Licence Score71Strong82Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record48
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 Licensed—
2 MFSA Malta —Licensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands —Licensed
Founded20131996
HeadquartersUnited KingdomUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4Proprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$100No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Fortrade or OANDA better regulated?

OANDA has the higher Licence Score (82 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Fortrade and OANDA?

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

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