Questions, answered plainly
How FxLists works, how a score is built, and what to check before you open an account.
About FxLists
3 questionsWhat is FxLists?
A research resource that brings broker reviews, side-by-side comparisons, trading guides and a broker finder together, so you can compare brokers on the same facts in one place.
Is FxLists a broker or a financial adviser?
Neither. We do not hold client money or execute trades, and nothing on the site is personal financial advice or a recommendation to open an account with a specific broker.
Who writes the reviews?
A small team of writers, researchers and editors. A review usually passes through several people: one gathers the sources, another tests the platform where that is practical, and an editor checks it before it goes live.
Scores and rankings
3 questionsHow is a broker score calculated?
Every broker is marked from 0 to 5 in the same set of categories, such as trust and safety, fees and platforms. Each category carries a fixed weight, and the weighted scores are combined into the overall score. Our Methods page lists every category and weight.
Do brokers pay to be ranked higher?
No. Some brokers pay us a referral fee when a reader opens an account through our links. That relationship has no influence on scores, which come from the same checklist applied to every broker.
How often are reviews updated?
We revisit a score when something material changes, such as regulation, pricing, the platform or account terms. If you spot something out of date, tell us and we will check it.
Safety and risk
3 questionsDoes a high score mean a broker is safe?
No. A score is one input to your research, not a guarantee. Always confirm the regulator and the specific legal entity you would be trading with before you deposit.
Where do your facts come from?
Regulator registers, the broker's own legal documents and pricing pages, official filings, and, where practical, our own hands-on testing of the account and platform.
Is trading forex and CFDs risky?
Yes. Leveraged products can lose money quickly and are not suitable for everyone. Only trade with money you can afford to lose, and read the broker's risk disclosures first.
Using the site
3 questionsHow do I compare brokers side by side?
Open Compare, pick two to four brokers, and every broker is lined up on the same rows, from minimum deposit to regulation and platforms.
How do I know if a broker accepts traders from my country?
Set your country from the language and region menu in the header, and broker pages will show whether each broker accepts clients from it. Always confirm eligibility with the broker as well.
How do I report a mistake?
Use the contact form with the broker name and what looks wrong. Reader corrections are one of the main ways we catch outdated details.
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