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- Regulations
- Trading Instruments
- Trading Platforms
- Payment Methods
- Account Types
- Support
- Conclusion
In operation since 2001, Forex.com is a global CFD and Forex broker that promises competitive, transparent pricing and a wide range of markets to its clients. The platforms it offers come with comprehensive tools and features, while traders receive access to hundreds of global markets and can speculate on Forex, shares, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies.
Forex.com is a reasonably safe and reliable broker, holding licences from multiple jurisdictions. It is regulated by several top-tier regulators, including the CFTC/NFA in the US and the FCA in the UK, and is owned by StoneX, a publicly traded company (NASDAQ:SNEX). The broker does not charge trading fees and is instead compensated through the spread. Certain account types may charge a commission per million traded. In accordance with regulatory requirements, the maximum leverage is 1:50. Compared with other retail Forex and CFD brokers, Forex.com offers average spreads – between 1.9 and 0.84 pips.
| General Information about Forex.com | |
|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 |
| Supported Languages | Arabic, German, English, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin) |
| Supported Currencies | AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, NZD, SGD, USD |
| Website | https://www.forex.com/en/ |
| Phone Number | +1 908 315 0653 |
| Support Email | global.support@forex.com |
| Headquarters Address | 30 Independence Blvd Suite 300 (3rd floor), Warren, NJ 07059, USA |
Regulation
The broker is part of GAIN Capital Group LLC, one of the early developers of online trading in the foreign exchange market. The company is based in Bedminster, New Jersey, but it has several subsidiaries operating outside the United States. GAIN Capital Group LLC also operates other retail foreign exchange brands, such as CityIndex, and was acquired by StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) in 2020.
In addition to its headquarters in Bedminster, GAIN Capital Group LLC has offices in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. It also holds licences to offer Forex and CFD trading from a wide range of regulators worldwide. It is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and National Futures Association (NFA) in the US, the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), the Japanese Financial Services Authority (FSA) in Japan, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) in the Cayman Islands, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in Australia, the SFC in Hong Kong, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in Singapore.
| Regulator | Licence |
|---|---|
| CFTC | 0339826 |
| CIMA | 25033 |
| CIRO | StoneX Financial (Canada) Inc. |
| CySEC | 400/21 |
| FCA | 446717 |
| JFSA | 2010401047199 |
| MAS | StoneX Financial Pte. Ltd. |
Trading Instruments
Forex.com is primarily a Forex broker but along with this market, it also offers access to more than 300 trading products, including CFDs on commodities and cryptocurrencies where traders can speculate on gold or Bitcoin without having to take ownership.The products and services available to you at FOREX.com will depend on your location, and on which of its regulated entities holds your account. This also includes maximum leverage and deposit/withdrawal methods.Forex
The foreign exchange market is the largest and most liquid market in the world and is preferred by individual traders because of the attractive speculative opportunities it offers. Traders can choose between spot, forward, and futures Forex markets, hedge against interest-rate risk, and trade using leveraged positions. As you can probably tell from the name, Forex.com is one of the world’s leading FX brokers.
It offers trading on more than 80 currency pairs, including all major ones such as EUR/USD and USD/JPY. Clients can also speculate on many other pairs that include currencies such as the euro (EUR), British pound (GBP), Swiss franc (CHF), and more. Compared with most of its competitors, Forex.com provides tight spreads on FX pairs – around 0.8 pips on highly traded currency pairs.
Indices
Forex.com also offers CFDs on some of the most popular market indices. CFDs, or contracts for difference, are derivative trading instruments that allow investors to speculate on price fluctuations in products such as commodities and indices without the need to buy the actual commodity or index. Index CFDs are preferred by many traders because they enable them to speculate on the value of a collection of shares within a particular industry or country rather than tracking the performance of individual companies and trying to predict whether each company’s value will increase or decrease.
The broker provides its clients with exposure to leading financial markets and some of the most influential companies in the world. Forex.com offers CFDs on roughly 20 different indices, each tracking the performance of the largest corporations in the US, the UK, Germany, and other regions. These include the primary Australian index, Australia 200; the UK 100, which comprises the largest UK companies by market capitalization; and the Wall Street 30, also known as the US30, Dow Jones 30, or DJ30. Other popular indices that can be traded at Forex.com include the US SP 500, Japan 225, China 50, US Tech 100, and many more.
Shares
Equity CFDs are also preferred by many traders because they allow them to speculate on both rising and falling markets while using leverage and avoiding stock-specific risks. Equity/share trading is available on Forex.com’s proprietary platforms, but it cannot be accessed through the MetaTrader platform also offered by the broker. Clients can build a portfolio of companies based on their interests, focus on specific markets, and projections for the performance of those companies and the sectors they represent.
Pricing is below average, with commissions as low as 0.08% per trade. Forex.com’s offering includes more than 220 of the most successful company shares from the US, the UK, and other global markets. Clients can trade the stocks of industry giants such as Apple, Netflix, JPMorgan, Lufthansa, Amazon, Uber, Tesla Motors, Alphabet Inc. A, Boeing, Goldman Sachs, and many others.
Commodities
Forex.com gives its clients access to both hard and soft commodities, making it possible to trade across a wide range of markets – from precious metals and oil to agricultural products such as cotton, coffee, and corn. Clients can speculate on spot and futures commodity CFDs with margins starting at 1% and spreads as low as 0.35 pips.
CFDs are the preferred way for individual traders to access commodities for one major reason: buying the physical asset typically involves risks such as transportation and storage costs. By opting for contracts for difference, clients avoid these inconveniences altogether. However, because CFDs are traded with leverage, traders cannot avoid risk – leverage can amplify both profits and losses. Other commodity CFDs available at Forex.com include heating oil, natural gas, platinum, copper, and U.S. and U.K. crude oil.
Cryptocurrencies
Another popular trading market over the past few years has been cryptocurrency CFDs – due to the market’s high volatility, most traders prefer trading CFDs on various cryptocurrencies rather than buying and holding the cryptocurrencies themselves. Forex.com offers several cryptocurrencies to choose from, including Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, which are currently among the world’s most popular digital assets.
Forex.com claims to offer the lowest prices on crypto trading – spreads start from 35 pips, and the required margin is 50%. Other cryptocurrencies available include Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple.
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| AUDUSD | AVG 1.3 pips |
| EURGBP | AVG 1.6 pips |
| EURUSD | AVG 1.3 pips |
| GBPUSD | AVG 1.8 pips |
| NZDUSD | AVG 2.1 pips |
| USDCAD | AVG 2.8 pips |
| USDCHF | AVG 2 pips |
| USDJPY | AVG 1.6 pips |
Trading platforms
 Platforms |
 PC / MAC |
 Smartphones |
 Tablets |
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| MetaTrader 4 |   |   | |
| MetaTrader 5 | |||
| Web Trader | | | |
| Trading Information | |
|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Forex.com |
| Demo Account |  |
| Hedging | |
| Scalping | |
| US Traders | |
| Arabic Traders | |
Forex.com offers a good range of trading platforms, including the industry-standard MetaTrader 4, as well as the broker’s own platforms. Let’s start with the Advanced Trading Platform, the broker’s best offering, which is available as a free download on most desktop computers. This is the broker’s flagship platform and is suitable for more experienced traders, although the user interface is quite simple.
It features various drawing tools, different layouts, advanced live charts and nearly 140 technical indicators. In addition, the platform uses data from Autochartist for automated technical analysis, and clients can choose from more than 100 trading strategy templates. These integrated tools allow customisation and the development of different strategies, from scalping to reversal techniques.
Another option is the broker’s Web Trader, a fast and convenient browser-based trading platform with advanced charts, a good range of trading tools and more than 70 technical indicators. Traders can place stop-loss orders and manage their accounts very easily. Additionally, Forex.com has two fantastic mobile apps that allow you to trade, track your positions and monitor the markets you are interested in while on the go. The apps can be downloaded for free from the App Store and Google Play and are compatible with most modern Android and iOS devices.
The broker also gives access to the currently dominant trading platform, MetaTrader 4, or simply MT4. Most traders are familiar with it and would find it convenient and easy to use. It is also highly customisable, allows the use of trading robots via the Expert Advisors feature and comes with integrated trading tools exclusive to Forex.com. Here, MetaTrader 4 users receive access to integrated Reuters News, technical analysis by Trading Central, Forex.com research and much more. The broker also offers MetaTrader Web and MT4 for Android, iPhone and iPad.
Payment methods
Forex.com allows its customers to choose one of several base currencies when registering their account. This is crucial because, if traders find a broker that operates in the same currency as their bank account, debit card or wire transfer, they will not be charged currency conversion fees. The currencies available are USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, CAD, AUD and JPY. The best thing about payments at Forex.com is that they are all free – the broker does not charge fees for deposits or withdrawals.
There are not many banking methods available, however. Traders can fund their accounts using credit or debit cards from Mastercard, Visa or Maestro. The deposit appears instantly in their balance once the transaction has been confirmed. Deposits and withdrawals through this service are free of charge, and transactions are extremely fast and secure.
The other way to make a deposit is through a bank transfer. Although practically everyone has access to this payment method, it is not the most convenient way to fund an online trading account or to make any type of online payment. Deposits via bank transfer usually take around 3 working days to arrive, so they are simply not an option for most traders.
Withdrawals can be made using the same methods – either a credit/debit card or a bank transfer. Once again, the transaction takes longer if a bank transfer is used – rather than receiving your profits within 3-4 days via a card, you would need to wait up to 10 working days for the money to reach your bank account. Another important thing to note is that the minimum deposit amount is only $50, which is impressive. Many brokers would not allow traders who have not deposited at least $2,000. In comparison, Forex.com allows live trading accounts to be opened with only $100.
| Brand | Minimum | Fees | Processing Time |
 | $50 | No Fees | 3 business days |
 | $50 | No Fees | 3 business days |
 | $50 | No Fees | 3 business days |
 | $50 | No Fees | 3 business days |
 | $50 | No Fees | 3 business days |
 | $50 | No Fees | 3 business days |
 | $50 | No Fees | 3 business days |
 | $50 | No Fees | 3 business days |
| Brand | Minimum | Fees | Processing Time |
| - | No Fees | 3-4 business days |
| - | No Fees | 3-4 business days |
| - | No Fees | 3-4 business days |
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| - | No Fees | 3-4 business days |
| - | No Fees | 3-4 business days |
| - | No Fees | 3-4 business days |
| - | No Fees | 3-4 business days |
Account types
Forex.com offers several different accounts for its customers, but to test its trading platforms clients can opt for a Demo Account. With these user accounts, the broker demonstrates all the trading services and features it offers and the markets it provides access to. Traders can try out the derivative financial instruments at Forex.com and see whether CFDs and leveraged trading are suitable for them.
Along with this Demo Account, the broker offers live accounts – individual, joint or corporate. For those based in the United States, Forex.com also offers DMA Accounts – accounts with Direct Market Access. Here, the execution of every trade is agency-based, while the broker charges a small commission. This type of account would suit very serious traders who demand deeper liquidity. Prices are typically lower and the broker reimburses bank fees on wire transfers. Another benefit of opening a DMA account is that clients can earn interest – 1.5% APY on their average daily available margin balance up to $50,000, or 0.5% APY on $50,000-$100,000.
| Market | Leverage |
|---|---|
| Forex CFDs | 1:30 (ASIC) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:50 (CFTC) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:200 (CIMA) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:30 (CIRO) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:30 (CySEC) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:30 (FCA) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:200 (MAS) |
| Metals CFDs | 1:400 (Pro Account) |
| Commodities CFDs | 1:200 (Pro Account) |
| Commodities CFDs | 1:10 (Standard Account) |
| Crypto CFDs | 1:20 (Pro Account) |
| Crypto CFDs | 1:2 (Standard Account) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:400 (Pro Account) |
| Forex CFDs | 1:25 (JFSA) |
| Indices CFDs | 1:400 (Pro Account) |
| Indices CFDs | 1:20 (Standard Account) |
| Stock CFDs | 1:5 (Standard Account) |
Support
Forex.com has an excellent support service, which is among the most important things to consider when choosing an online Forex and CFD broker. Its clients can take advantage of professional, helpful support integrated into the trading platforms offered by the broker. They can contact the customer support department at any time of the day or night when the markets are open. They can opt for live chat or send their queries to info@forex.com or ukinfo@forex.com.
The broker also has a dedicated phone support line with local support teams available – clients in the US can call 1-877-367-3946, those in the UK can call 0800 056 7928, and clients in Canada can call 1-855-317-9242. Along with the local support centres, Forex.com also offers its customers plenty of educational tools on the website and via the Demo Account. It features useful tutorials on how to use the Forex.com and MetaTrader 4 trading platforms, as well as lots of information about the different markets, research, analysis and more.
Conclusion
Compared with most FX and CFD brokers, Forex.com offers great prices and tight spreads, especially on popular FX pairs. In terms of market variety, it does not boast the largest and most diverse offering, but it does cover all the bases with its CFDs on Forex, commodities, shares, cryptocurrencies and indices. The maximum leverage is limited to 1:50 and there are several different account types traders can choose from. Overall, Forex.com is a safe and trustworthy FX broker with a great reputation and nearly 20 years of experience.