Publicly Listed Forex Brokers
Brokers whose own company or parent is listed on a stock exchange and publishes audited accounts.
A publicly listed broker, or one owned by a listed parent, must publish audited financial statements and report material events to the market. That makes its finances easier to check than those of a private company.
What to check before choosing
A listing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee. It is one input to our Dossier Score alongside licences and track record. Check which company in the group is listed and which one would actually hold your account.
How this list is ranked: brokers must match the criteria above and hold at least one tier 1 or tier 2 licence. They are then ordered by Dossier Score. Measured trading cost is not part of the ranking yet. Methodology.
| Broker | Dossier Score | Entity serving you | Min. deposit | Platforms | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CMC Markets Founded 1989 Listed | 91 | CMC Markets UK plc FCA #173730 Tier 1 | $0 | Own platformMT4TradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| 2 Interactive Brokers Founded 1978 Listed | 91 | Interactive Brokers LLC CFTC/NFA #0258600 Tier 1 | $0 | Own platformTradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| 3 City Index Founded 1983 Listed | 89 | StoneX Financial Ltd FCA #446717 Tier 1 | — | Own platformMT4TradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| 4 Swissquote Founded 1996 Listed Bank | 89 | Swissquote Bank Ltd FINMA Tier 1 | $1,000 | MT4MT5Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| 5 FOREX.com Founded 2001 Listed | 62 | GAIN Global Markets Inc. CIMA #25033 Tier 3 (offshore) | $100 | Own platformMT4MT5TradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| 6 Plus500 Founded 2008 Listed | 62 | Plus500SEY Ltd FSA Seychelles #SD039 Tier 3 (offshore) | $100 | Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| 7 IG Founded 1974 Listed | 60 | IG International Limited BMA Tier 3 (offshore) | — | Own platformMT4TradingView | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| 8 eToro Founded 2007 Listed | 56 | eToro (Seychelles) Ltd FSA Seychelles #SD076 Tier 3 (offshore) | $50 | Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
| 9 XTB Founded 2002 Listed | 50 | XTB International Limited FSC Belize Tier 3 (offshore) | $0 | Own platform | Review Visit siteAffiliate link |
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