How We Test Forex & CFD Brokers
We don’t rank brokers by ad budget. Every score on The Broker Radar comes from live accounts, spread logs from London & NY opens, verified execution, and support tests. Independent. Transparent. Trader-tested.
What We Publish
- Real average spreads (not “from 0.0” ads)
- Execution latency snapshots
- Support response timings
- Funding/withdrawal timings
Zero Paid Rankings: affiliates can’t buy positions. Ever.
Real Accounts, Not Demos
We open funded live accounts with every broker so we can measure actual conditions.
- Minimum two weeks of live trading per broker
- MT4/MT5 + proprietary platforms tested
- Data captured from execution logs
Spread & Execution Tracking
Tick-by-tick logs across majors/minors at market opens and quiet periods.
- Average spread comparison across 10+ pairs
- Latency under standard + VPS environments
- Consistency during news events
Customer Support & Funding Tests
We time responses and verify funding/withdrawal speeds across methods.
- Chat, email, phone — beginner & pro queries
- Cards, bank transfer, and e-wallet timing
- KYC friction + onboarding clarity
Scoring & Weighting
Scores reflect real trader priorities. Total = 100.
| Category | Weight | What We Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Experience | 20% | Execution speed, reliability, platform UX |
| Tradable Products | 20% | Range, depth, accessibility |
| Regulation & Security | 15% | Licensing, fund segregation, transparency |
| Spreads & Fees | 15% | Real average spreads, commissions, costs |
| Deposits & Withdrawals | 10% | Speed and clarity of funding |
| Customer Support | 10% | Response speed, accuracy, helpfulness |
| Editorial Integrity | 10% | Evidence published, no paid ranking |
No broker can buy or edit results. Period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do affiliate links influence rankings?
No. We disclose affiliate links, but rankings are based on testing data. If a broker scores poorly, they stay low — affiliate or not.
How often do you retest brokers?
Major brokers are reviewed annually with interim spot-checks when pricing, platforms, or regulation changes.
Can brokers challenge a score?
They can submit evidence for review. We’ll retest; if results improve, we update the page with a changelog.
Ready to See the Results?
Start with our top-rated brokers — tested the exact same way.