- Licensed entity
- Not stated
- Licence no.
- Not stated
Listed on the broker's own website · SourceCheck register ↗
FOREX.com
StoneX Group Inc. · New Jersey, USA
Forex broker owned by Nasdaq-listed StoneX, licensed to serve US retail clients.
9.9out of 10
1 regulator alert against FOREX.com, none in the last two years.
Regulators say these FOREX.com companies or websites aren't authorised in their countries. See the alerts
Licences (7)
- Licensed entity
- Not stated
- Licence no.
- Not stated
Listed on the broker's own website · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- StoneX Financial Ltd
- Licence no.
- Not stated
Reported in 2026 to be taking over UK clients from GAIN Capital UK Ltd.
Reported by third-party sources · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- StoneX Financial Pte Ltd
- Licence no.
- Not stated
Listed on the broker's own website · SourceCheck register ↗
NFANot yet verified
United States · Tier 1
- Licensed entity
- GAIN Capital Group LLC
- Licence no.
- NFA ID 0339826
Reported by third-party sources · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- StoneX Europe Ltd
- Licence no.
- Not stated
Listed on the broker's own website · SourceCheck register ↗
- Licensed entity
- Not stated
- Licence no.
- 25033
Listed on the broker's own website · SourceCheck register ↗
The broker also reports licences from JFSA, SFC. We haven't checked these yet, so they aren't in the score.
Which company you sign up with depends on where you live. Your protections (compensation scheme, leverage limits, negative balance protection) come from that company's regulator.
Score breakdown
Weighted total: 9.9 / 10, ranked #2 of 30. How we score
- Regulation strength: Based on the strongest regulator licensing the broker, plus extra tier-1 and tier-2 licences.
- Licence status: Whether any licence has been revoked or has expired.
- Track record: Years in business: 0.5 points per year, up to 10.
- Transparency: Publicly listed parent, licences disclosed, head office published, client money segregated.
- Regulator alerts: Deductions for regulator alerts against the broker's own companies or websites.
Regulator alerts (1)
Overview
FOREX.com is owned by StoneX Group, a Nasdaq-listed financial services firm. It's licensed to serve US retail forex clients (CFTC/NFA) and operates through StoneX companies regulated in the UK, EU (CySEC), Canada (CIRO), Australia, Singapore and the Cayman Islands. It offers 80+ forex pairs plus indices, shares and commodities, on MT4, MT5, TradingView and its own platforms.
Who it suits: US-based forex traders, and international traders who want a broker owned by a large listed financial group.
Company information
Trading conditions
Pros & cons
Pros
- Owned by Nasdaq-listed StoneX
- Licensed for US retail forex (CFTC / NFA)
- MT4, MT5 and TradingView supported
- 80+ forex pairs
Cons
- Inactivity fee
- Spreads are mid-range on standard accounts
- UK entity is changing (FCA authorisation moving between StoneX companies)
Frequently asked questions
Is FOREX.com regulated?
Yes. FOREX.com companies hold licences from ASIC, CIRO, FCA, MAS, NFA / CFTC, CySEC, CIMA (7 licences in our database). Your protection depends on which FOREX.com company you open an account with, so check that company on the regulator's register before you deposit.
Is FOREX.com safe?
FOREX.com has a score of 9.9/10. Regulators in Canada (Quebec) have issued 1 regulator alert saying FOREX.com companies or websites aren't authorised to offer services there (most recent: 25 Aug 2011). Only open an account if the broker is allowed to operate where you live.
Which FOREX.com company will I open an account with?
It depends on where you live. The companies in our database are: GAIN Capital Group LLC (NFA / CFTC, United States); StoneX Financial Ltd (FCA, United Kingdom); StoneX Europe Ltd (CySEC, Cyprus (EU)); StoneX Financial Pte Ltd (MAS, Singapore). Clients outside the UK, EU and Australia are often onboarded to an offshore company with weaker protection.
Does FOREX.com accept US clients?
Yes, FOREX.com accepts US clients through its US-regulated company.
What's the minimum deposit and maximum leverage at FOREX.com?
Minimum deposit: $100. Maximum leverage: 50:1 retail (US); 30:1 retail (UK / EU).
Which platforms does FOREX.com offer?
FOREX.com web, FOREX.com app, MT4, MT5, TradingView.
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money quickly because of leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Licence data checked 12 Oct 2026. Details can change; always confirm on the regulator's register.