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Forex / CFD broker

forex.com

Head office: USA Founded 2001 Checked Oct 9, 2026

Company overview

Legal entity
GAIN Global Markets, Inc.
Head office country
USA
Parent company
StoneX Group Inc
Year founded
2001
Publicly listed
Listed on Nasdaq
Official website
www.forex.com

Regulation and licences

RegulatorRegulator nameLicence holderStatusTierMaximum leverageSource
CIRO, FSA,CySEC, MAS,NFA,CFTC,CIMA,FCA,CMA Active Tier 1 50:1 —

Accounts and trading costs

Minimum deposit
100 USD
Deposit note
$100 minimum initial deposit; FOREX.com recommends $2,500 for greater flexibility and risk management.
Spread type
Depends on account
EUR/USD spread
1.2 pips
Commission
RAW: $7 per $100,000 USD traded
Execution model
Not assessed

Account types

AccountMinimum depositSpread fromCommissionMaximum leverageMargin call / stop out
Spread-Only$100

Published spreads

AccountCurrency pairLowAverageMaximum leverage
Spread-OnlyEURUSD1.21.550:1
RAWEURUSD0.00.150:1

Other fees

FeeAmountNote
Inactivity fee$15$15/month after 12 months without trading activity.

Platforms, markets and features

Trading platforms

  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • TradingView
  • API access
  • Proprietary Web

Markets

  • Forex

Tools and features

  • Trading Central
  • Expert Advisors allowed
  • Scalping allowed
  • Hedging allowed
  • Segregated

Mobile apps

  • iOS
  • Android

Education

  • Articles and guides
  • Video courses
  • Webinars
  • Structured course
  • Economic calendar

Platform names: FOREX.com Web Trading Platform

Total instruments: 80

Forex pairs: 80

Trading hours: Forex 24/5

Website languages: English, Spanish, Chinese

Demo account: Available — MT5 demo expires after 90 days

Swap-free / Islamic account: Not listed

Mobile app name: FOREX.com

Funding and customer support

Funding methods

  • Bank transfer
  • Debit or credit card

Support channels

  • Live chat
  • Phone
  • Email
Withdrawal time
Immediate
Minimum withdrawal
$100
Support hours
24/5

Country availability

Country-specific checks

CountryStatusNoteVerifiedSource
USConditionalFOREX.com has a US-specific account application and terms. Eligibility depends on US requirements and account approval.
United KingdomConditionalFOREX.com has a UK-specific service and client terms. Confirm residency eligibility under the applicable entity.
CanadaConditionalVerify availability under the applicable Canadian entity and provincial requirements before marking eligible.
BelgiumRestricted
Czech RepublicRestricted
IcelandRestricted
IndiaRestricted

Data checks and sources

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Record checked: Oct 9, 2026

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Forex and CFD products are leveraged and carry a high risk of loss. This profile is informational and is not financial advice or a recommendation.