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OVERVIEW

About Forex.com

FOREX.com is a globally recognized online broker, established in 2001, offering traders access to forex, indices, commodities, shares, and cryptocurrencies. Backed by strong regulation and advanced trading technology, it provides reliable execution, competitive pricing, and professional-grade platforms. With a focus on education and transparency, FOREX.com serves both beginner and experienced traders worldwide.

Company Information

  • Founded: 2001

  • Headquarters: Bedminster, New Jersey, USA

  • Regulation: Authorized and regulated by multiple authorities, including CFTC and NFA (USA), FCA (UK), IIROC (Canada), ASIC (Australia), CIMA (Cayman Islands), and MAS (Singapore)

  • Global Presence: Serves traders in over 180 countries with offices in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East

  • Trading Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, FOREX.com’s proprietary web and mobile platforms

  • Products Offered: Forex, indices, commodities, shares, bonds, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies

  • Account Types: Standard, Commission, Direct Market Access (DMA), Professional, and Demo accounts

  • Leverage: Up to 1:30 for retail clients (higher for professionals, depending on jurisdiction)

  • Customer Support: Multilingual, available 24/5 via live chat, phone, and email

  • Education: Comprehensive learning center with webinars, market insights, trading courses, and analysis tools

  • Awards: Multiple industry recognitions for innovation, trading technology, and customer satisfaction.

Fees & Commissions

  • Spreads (Standard Accounts):

  • No commission charged; trading costs are built into spreads.

  • Major forex pairs like EUR/USD typically start from 1.0 pip.

  • Commodities, indices, and shares also offered with competitive spread-based pricing.

  • Commission Accounts:

  • On the Commission Account, spreads start from 0.2 pips.

  • A fixed $5 commission per 100,000 units (1 lot) traded is applied per side.

  • Designed for traders seeking tighter spreads with transparent commission charges.

  • DMA (Direct Market Access) Accounts:

  • Provides access to liquidity providers with raw pricing.

  • Commission charges vary depending on monthly trading volume, starting from $60 per $1 million traded.

  • Ideal for high-volume and professional traders.

  • Swap / Overnight Fees:

  • Applied for holding leveraged positions overnight.

  • Rates vary by instrument and market conditions.

  • Swap-free (Islamic) accounts are available upon request.

  • Inactivity Fees:

  • A $15 monthly inactivity fee is charged after 12 months of no trading activity.

  • Deposits & Withdrawals:

  • No fees on most deposits and withdrawals.

  • Bank wire transfers may incur standard bank charges.

Tradable Assets

  • Forex: 80+ currency pairs, including majors, minors, and exotics

  • Indices: CFDs on leading global indices such as S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow Jones, FTSE 100, and DAX

  • Commodities: Gold, silver, oil, natural gas, and other key commodities

  • Shares/Equities: CFDs on popular U.S., UK, and global company stocks

  • ETFs: A wide range of exchange-traded funds

  • Bonds: Government and corporate bond CFDs

  • Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and other major digital assets (availability varies by region).

Terms

  • Account Types: Standard, Commission, Direct Market Access (DMA), Professional, Swap-free (Islamic), and Demo accounts.

  • Minimum Deposit: Starts from $100, though higher deposits are recommended for better margin coverage.

  • Leverage:

  • Up to 1:30 for retail clients (in line with ESMA, FCA, ASIC rules).

  • Professional and international clients may access up to 1:200 or more, depending on jurisdiction.

  • Spreads & Pricing:

  • Standard Account: spreads from 1.0 pip with no commission.

  • Commission Account: spreads from 0.2 pips + $5 commission per lot.

  • DMA Account: raw spreads direct from liquidity providers with volume-based commissions.

  • Execution Model: Direct Market Access (DMA) and No Dealing Desk (NDD) execution with deep liquidity.

  • Order Types Supported: Market, limit, stop, trailing stop, and guaranteed stop orders (in certain regions).

  • Negative Balance Protection: Available for retail clients in regulated jurisdictions.

  • Islamic Accounts: Swap-free option available for traders requiring Sharia-compliant accounts.

  • Deposits & Withdrawals: Free for most funding methods; wire transfers may carry bank charges.

  • Inactivity Policy: $15 monthly fee charged after 12 months of inactivity.

  • Regulatory Restrictions: Certain products, such as crypto CFDs, may not be available in specific regions (e.g., UK retail clients).

Regulators

  • Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) – United States

  • National Futures Association (NFA) – United States

  • Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – United Kingdom

  • Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) – Canada

  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) – Australia

  • Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) – Cayman Islands

  • Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) – Singapore

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Risk Disclosure: Trading Forex, CFDs, and Cryptocurrencies involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, crypto, or any other financial instrument, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite.

There is a possibility that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your invested capital and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.

nvestingDo provides information for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. We may receive commissions from brokers or exchanges listed on this site. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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