Forex.com
US-regulated forex broker by GAIN Capital
Platform Overview
Forex.com is a US-headquartered forex and CFD broker operated by GAIN Capital, regulated by CFTC, NFA, FCA, CySEC, ASIC, IIROC, and MAS. Founded in 2001, it offers comprehensive forex trading solutions.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.
- Brand Name
- Forex.com
- Headquarters
- United States
- Year Established
- 2001
- Parent Company
- StoneX Group Inc.
- Publicly Listed
- No
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
Complex multi-entity regulatory structure
- Multi-entity corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions
Complex multi-entity corporate structure across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
CFTC
- License Number
- 0339826
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- License Type
- RFED
NFA
- License Number
- 0339826
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- License Type
- NFA Member
FCA
- License Number
- 446717
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Full Licence
CySEC
- License Number
- 287/15
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- License Type
- CIF
ASIC
- License Number
- 345646
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- AFSL
IIROC
- License Number
- Member
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- License Type
- IIROC Member
MAS
- License Number
- CMS100456
- Jurisdiction
- Singapore
- License Type
- CMS Licence
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.0 pips (Standard) |
| GBP/USD | 1.2 pips |
| USD/JPY | 1.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.40 pips |
- Commission
- Zero (Standard); $5/100k (Commission); $2/lot/side (STP Pro)
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-2 business days
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Technical
- Server Locations
- New YorkLondonSydneySingapore
- Average Execution Speed
- < 15ms
Safety & Protection
- Compensation Scheme
- FSCS (UK), CIPF (Canada), SIPC (US)
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Chinese, Arabic
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardDebit Card
Community Snapshot
IFCCI Research Responses
Research Timeline
IFCCI has been unable to independently verify the claimed regulatory status of this platform's operating entity in the Marshall Islands. The platform's website references a registration number; however, no corresponding record could be located in the Marshall Islands Registrar of Corporations public database at the time of review. This does not confirm that the registration is invalid, as some offshore registries maintain limited public-access databases. IFCCI will attempt to verify through direct correspondence with the relevant authority.
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:50 (US) / 1:200 (non-US) | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | STP | ECN |
| Year Established | 2001 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 6 | 8 |
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Legal Disclaimer
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