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Aggregate Rating

Highest rated, not just best.

An overall rating built from editorial testing, real trader feedback, and independent reputation signals - combined into a single score so you can compare brokers at a glance.

How ratings workJump to brokers
Highest RatedUPDATED PERIODICALLY
1
IC Markets
ASIC, CySEC
9.3
2
TabTrade
Mauritius FSC
9.1
3
Plus500
FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS
8.9
4
Admirals
EFSA, FCA, CySEC, ASIC
8.7
5
AvaTrade
CBI, ASIC, CySEC
8.5
Beyond a single opinion

What goes into an overall rating

Four inputs, combined the same way for every broker - not one editor's personal pick.

1

Editorial assessment

Our own hands-on evaluation of each broker's platform, spreads, execution quality, and support - scored against the same criteria every time.

2

User ratings & reviews

Feedback and satisfaction signals from real traders who've actually used the broker, not just marketing claims.

3

Reputation signals

Regulatory standing, complaint patterns, and public sentiment tracked over time - a broker with a clean recent record scores higher than one with a shaky one.

4

Composite score

The three inputs above combined into a single overall rating out of 10, so you can compare brokers at a glance instead of weighing several separate scores yourself.

5 brokers, rated and ranked

Sorted by overall rating - see the comparison for cost and regulation details alongside each score.

#BrokerMin. DepositRegulationSpread FromScore
1
IC Markets logo
IC Markets
ASIC, CySEC
$200ASIC, CySEC0.10 pips9.3Visit
2
TabTrade logo
TabTrade
Mauritius FSC
$0Mauritius FSC0.01 pips9.1Visit
3
Plus500 logo
Plus500
FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS
$100FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS0.9 pips8.9Visit
4
Admirals logo
Admirals
EFSA, FCA, CySEC, ASIC
€100EFSA, FCA, CySEC, ASIC0.09 pips8.7Visit
5
AvaTrade logo
AvaTrade
CBI, ASIC, CySEC
$100CBI, ASIC, CySEC0.84 pips8.5Visit

Frequently asked questions

What does "highest rated" mean here, versus "best"?

"Best" implies a single, universal answer. "Highest rated" is more honest about what a rating actually is: a combination of editorial assessment, user feedback, and reputation signals, aggregated into one score. It's a strong signal, not a guarantee of the right fit for your specific situation.

How is the overall rating calculated?

From three inputs: our own editorial assessment, ratings and reviews from real traders, and reputation signals like regulatory standing and complaint patterns. These combine into a single score out of 10 shown for each broker.

How often are ratings updated?

Periodically, as new information comes in - a regulatory action, a shift in user sentiment, or a platform change can all move a broker's score up or down.

Do brokers pay for a higher rating?

We may earn a commission when you sign up through our links, at no extra cost to you. Commission has no bearing on the rating itself - it's calculated the same way for every broker regardless of any commercial relationship.

Risk & Advertiser Disclosure

Forex and CFD trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Overall ratings here combine editorial assessment, trader feedback, and reputation signals into a single score out of 10 - they are not a guarantee of future performance. Top Rated Forex may receive compensation from the brokers listed here when you sign up through our links, at no additional cost to you. This does not affect the rating.