FOREX.com
NFA/CFTC-regulated premier US retail forex trading platform
Platform Overview
FOREX.com is a US-based retail forex broker regulated by the NFA and CFTC, established in 2001 as part of StoneX Group. It is one of the few brokers offering direct forex trading to US residents with full regulatory compliance. The platform provides proprietary web and mobile trading alongside MetaTrader integration with competitive pricing and extensive research resources.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- GAIN Capital Holdings Inc.
- Brand Name
- FOREX.com
- Headquarters
- United States
- Year Established
- 2001
- Parent Company
- StoneX Group Inc.
- Publicly Listed
- Yes — NASDAQ (SNEX)
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
Complex multi-entity regulatory structure
- Multi-entity corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions
Complex multi-entity corporate structure across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
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Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
CFTC
- License Number
- 0339826
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- License Type
- RFED
FCA
- License Number
- 190864
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Full Licence
ASIC
- License Number
- 345646
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- AFSL
CySEC
- License Number
- 382/20
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- License Type
- CIF License
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.0 pips |
| GBP/USD | 1.3 pips |
| USD/JPY | 1.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.40 pips |
- Commission
- Spread-only on Standard; $5/100K on Commission; DMA pricing available
- Inactivity Fee
- $15/month after 12 months
- Deposit Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Fees
- None (bank transfer)
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-2 business days
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
- Compensation Scheme
- FSCS up to GBP 85,000 (UK entity)
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:50 (US); 1:200 (Global) | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | Hybrid | ECN |
| Year Established | 2001 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 6 | 8 |
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