Forex.com
DMAForex.com is a CFTC-regulated broker accepting US traders, operated by GAIN Capital (StoneX Group), offering tight spreads from 0.2 pips and TradingView integration.
Trading Forex and CFDs involves a significant risk of loss.
Our Rating Breakdown
Scores based on independent research and live account testing.
Forex.com Full Review
Forex.com was founded in 1999 and is operated by GAIN Capital, a subsidiary of StoneX Group — one of the largest financial services firms in the world. The broker is one of the few that accepts US residents, holding regulatory licenses from the CFTC and NFA.
US Client Access
Like OANDA, Forex.com is one of a small group of major brokers that accept US clients. CFTC and NFA regulation ensures strong client fund protection for American traders, though leverage is capped at 1:50 for major pairs.
Direct Market Pricing (DMP)
Forex.com's Direct Market Pricing account offers spreads from 0.2 pips on EUR/USD — competitive even among ECN brokers. The commission is $5 per 100K traded, making it cost-effective for high-volume traders.
TradingView Integration
Forex.com has integrated TradingView, allowing traders to execute orders directly from TradingView's charting environment — a major draw for technical traders.
Advanced Trader Platform
Forex.com's proprietary Advanced Trader platform includes Level 2 pricing, heat maps, pattern recognition, and risk management tools — designed for active, experienced traders.
StoneX Group Backing
As part of StoneX Group (NASDAQ: SNEX), Forex.com benefits from the financial backing and institutional infrastructure of one of the world's largest financial firms.
Verdict
Forex.com is the second-best option for US traders after OANDA, offering tighter spreads and more advanced tools. Non-US traders may find better value with brokers offering higher leverage and lower minimums.
Pros
- Accepts US traders (CFTC/NFA regulated)
- GAIN Capital subsidiary — well-funded parent
- Tight spreads on Direct Market Pricing account
- TradingView integration
- Strong research and analysis tools
Cons
- US clients have lower leverage (1:50)
- Higher minimum deposit than some competitors
- Not as competitive for non-US traders
Broker Details
- Headquarters
- Bedminster, New Jersey, USA
- Founded
- 1999
- Type
- DMA
- Min Deposit
- $100
- Max Leverage
- 1:400
Regulation
Platforms
- Advanced Trader
- MetaTrader 4
- TradingView
- WebTrader