1Gold pick
Regulators: ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai), BaFin (Germany), CMA (Kenya), SCB (Bahamas)
4.8/ 5
95/100
Min deposit
Minimum Deposit: $0 – $10 (varies by region, typically no minimum or $10 nominal)
Spreads
0.0 pips
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Beginner-friendly brokers with strong education, low minimum deposits, and intuitive platforms. Our methodology weights regulation, support quality, and onboarding.
8 brokers rankedAvg score 88/100Avg rating 4.6
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IGTop tierFCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand)
4.7Min $0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by regionSpr. 0.6 pipsScore
90/100
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OANDATop tierCFTC/NFA (USA), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), MAS (Singapore), IIROC (Canada), CIRO (Canada), JFSA (Japan)
4.6Min ($0 )No minimum in some regionsSpr. 0.0 pipsScore
89/100
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FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius)
4.4Min $10 (Micro Account) / $500 (Advantage Account)Spr. 0.0 pipsScore
84/100
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Highly trusted. Regulated by Tier-1 and Tier-2 authorities including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland), and the FSC (Belize) for international clients requiring higher leverage.
4.1Min $0 (There is no minimum deposit required to open an account or start trading).Spr. Execution on xS…Score
82/100
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CMC MarketsTop tierFCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), BaFin (Germany), MAS (Singapore), IIROC (Canada), FMA (New Zealand), DFSA (Dubai)
4.7Min $0 (Varies)Spr. 0.0 pipsScore
80/100