We are testing demo accounts with brokers right now. Instead of rushing a paid rankings page, we publish the scorecard first — so when the comparisons arrive, you will see exactly how every verdict was reached.
How we will evaluate every broker
Regulation first
Tier-1 supervision (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA…) and segregated client funds — non-negotiable filters before any other score.
True cost, measured
Live EURUSD and XAUUSD spreads sampled across sessions plus commissions — converted to one number: cost per standard lot round trip.
Execution reality
Slippage and requotes on stop orders during news, tested on demo, documented with timestamps.
Platform & tooling
MT4/MT5 quality, EA support, swap tables, and whether our library tools run clean.
Withdrawal & support
Small-amount withdrawal test, response times, and the fine print on bonuses.
While you wait: a broker checklist beats a ranking. Verify the license number on the regulator's own register, read the swap table for pairs you hold overnight, and run position sizing before judging an account by its profits.
What will ship in this section
- Best MT4/MT5 brokers by use case (beginners, EAs, gold, small deposits)
- ECN vs standard accounts — who should pay spread vs commission
- Spread comparison tables, refreshed and dated
- Red-flag list: how to spot offshore clones and bonus traps
Affiliate honesty: when the section launches it may contain affiliate links. They will be labeled per our Affiliate Disclosure, rankings will follow the scorecard above, and no broker can pay for a better verdict.