How the 6 CFTC-registered forex brokers compare
The score column shows our global published score, and the order follows that score; no score, spread, or execution figure on this page comes from a test of a US account or a US entity. The spread column shows what each broker advertises on its US site, with its basis word beside it, never a figure we tested; where a site publishes no EUR/USD spread, the cell reads “Not published on the US site”. The Filter and sort button reorders or narrows the table.
| # | Broker | Global score /100 | Advertised EUR/USD spread and basis | Platforms | Visit broker | More details |
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| 1 |  OANDA#1 Highest global score | 88.3 | 1.4 pips, advertised, Spread-only pricing account | OANDA Trade (web, mobile, tablet) TradingView MetaTrader 4 | Visit OANDA | |
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| 2 |  tastyfx | 68.2 | 0.8 pips, advertised minimum, Standard account | tastyfx platformsTradingViewMetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5+1 more platform, listed in this broker's detailstastyfx platforms, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProRealTime | Visit tastyfx | |
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| 3 |  FOREX.com | 67.6 | 1.2 pips, advertised minimum, Spread-only account | FOREX.com platform (web, mobile)TradingViewMetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5 | Visit FOREX.com | |
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| 4 |  Interactive Brokers | 62.3 | Not published on the US site | IBKR DesktopTrader Workstation (TWS)IBKR Mobile | Visit Interactive Brokers | |
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| 5 |  Trading.com | 53.5 | 1.2 pips, advertised average, T1 account | WebTraderAppMT5 | Official site of Trading.com | |
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| 6 |  Charles Schwab | 51.2 | Not published on the US site | thinkorswim desktopthinkorswim webthinkorswim mobile | Visit Charles Schwab | |
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Key sections
The 6 CFTC-registered forex brokers we rate, ranked
We order these brokers by our global published score, highest first, and each name links to that broker's US review. There is no separate US performance score. We have not run a US test of spreads, execution, or overall performance. Our team recorded account-opening checks with OANDA, FOREX.com, and tastyfx, but those are workflow observations only and they do not determine our ratings or this ordering.
- OANDA: highest global score of the six, 88.3 out of 100
- tastyfx: second-highest global score of the six, 68.2 out of 100
- FOREX.com: third-highest global score of the six, 67.6 out of 100
- Interactive Brokers: fourth-highest global score of the six, 62.3 out of 100
- Trading.com: fifth-highest global score of the six, 53.5 out of 100
- Charles Schwab: sixth-highest global score of the six, 51.2 out of 100
What are the 6 best forex brokers in the USA?
1. OANDA: highest global score of the six
Advertised EUR/USD spread
1.4 pips, advertised, Spread-only pricing account
Platforms
OANDA Trade (web, mobile, tablet), TradingView, MetaTrader 4
NFA registration
OANDA Corporation, NFA ID 0325821, FCM and RFED, Forex Dealer Member since October 7, 2010
Retail forex obligations, July 2026
US$132,445,959, second of six reporting firms (CFTC financial data)
Why We Recommend OANDA
I put OANDA first in this ranking, which is ordered by our global score. Its US site advertises a margin rate from 2% on EUR/USD, spot crypto trading through Paxos's itBit exchange on its platform, and a Demo toggle that switches from live trading to a simulated environment. I also like that its spread-only pricing account wraps the commission into the spread, so you see one number and not two.
Pros & Cons
- Funding by debit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover), wire transfer, or ACH bank transfer, as its US funding page states.
- Its US site advertises access to prices on 68 FX pairs.
- Platforms include OANDA Trade on web, mobile, and tablet, plus TradingView and MetaTrader 4.
- Its US site does not list the base currencies an account may be opened in.
- Its US site names no tax form and carries no tax-reporting statement.
- Its US site lists no futures product and no options product for US traders.
Broker's Detail
OANDA Corporation (NFA ID 0325821) is registered with the CFTC as a Futures Commission Merchant, effective March 14, 2003, and as a Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer, effective October 5, 2010, and it has held the Forex Dealer Member designation since October 7, 2010 (NFA BASIC, read September 23, 2026). Its retail forex obligations were US$132,445,959, second of the six firms reporting (the CFTC's financial data for July 2026).
What you pay sits in the spread: EUR/USD at 1.4 pips on its spread-only pricing account, a figure from a table headed "Spread" on its US pricing page, with the commission wrapped into the spread and no separate commission charge.
Its US regulatory disclosures page states that OANDA holds its operating and customer funds in accounts at banks. Its education pages describe the first-in, first-out rule as a mandatory requirement that all brokers in the United States must follow, which is worth reading before you place your first offsetting order.
| Account | EUR/USD spread and basis | Commission | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread-only pricing | 1.4 pips, advertised | Commission wrapped into the spread | US site, September 23, 2026 |
2. tastyfx: second-highest global score of the six
Advertised EUR/USD spread
0.8 pips, advertised minimum, Standard account
Platforms
tastyfx platforms, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ProRealTime
NFA registration
tastyfx LLC, NFA ID 0509630, RFED, Forex Dealer Member since October 15, 2018
Retail forex obligations, July 2026
US$49,950,447, fourth of six reporting firms (CFTC financial data)
Why We Recommend tastyfx
I rank tastyfx second, and I would point a US trader who wants platform choice its way. One thing to know before you compare it: the global score on its card is its parent group's global score, applied to tastyfx. If you want to compare costs across accounts, I would read its three minimum spreads side by side before you pick one.
Pros & Cons
- Its demo account comes with US$10,000 in virtual funds for practice trading.
- Platforms include TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and ProRealTime alongside the tastyfx platforms.
- Funding by debit card, wire transfer, or ACH bank transfer, as its US help pages state.
- On pairs quoted in a currency other than the US dollar, such as USD/JPY, profit or loss is converted to US dollars with a 0.5% charge (its US pricing page).
- Its US site does not state the base currency its accounts are opened in.
- Its US site lists no futures product and no options product.
Broker's Detail
tastyfx LLC (NFA ID 0509630) is registered with the CFTC as a Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer, effective October 15, 2018, and as an Introducing Broker, effective December 10, 2024, and it has held the Forex Dealer Member designation since October 15, 2018 (NFA BASIC, read September 23, 2026). Its retail forex obligations were US$49,950,447, fourth of the six firms reporting (the CFTC's financial data for July 2026).
What you pay depends on the account: the Standard account advertises a EUR/USD minimum spread of 0.8 pips with no commission, the Prime account a minimum of 0.6 pips with no commission, and the Zero+ account a minimum of 0 pips with a US$5 per lot commission (its US account pages).
Its US help pages state the rule as positions in the same currency pair, and same size, needing to be closed on a first in, first out basis. Read that before you place two orders in one pair, because it changes how your closes sequence.
| Account | EUR/USD spread and basis | Commission | Source |
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| Standard | 0.8 pips, advertised minimum | No commission | US site, September 23, 2026 |
| Prime | 0.6 pips, advertised minimum | No commission | US site, September 23, 2026 |
| Zero+ | 0 pips, advertised minimum | Commission US$5 per lot | US site, September 23, 2026 |
3. FOREX.com: third-highest global score of the six
Advertised EUR/USD spread
1.2 pips, advertised minimum, Spread-only account
Platforms
FOREX.com platform (web, mobile), TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
NFA registration
GAIN Capital Group LLC, NFA ID 0339826, FCM and RFED, Forex Dealer Member since October 7, 2010
Retail forex obligations, July 2026
US$204,121,663, first of six reporting firms (CFTC financial data)
Why We Recommend FOREX.com
I rank FOREX.com third, and I would send a US trader who wants a wide pair list and a long demo its way. In my view that demo length gives you time to learn the platform properly before you fund. I would also read its two account types carefully, because one charges a commission and the other does not.
Pros & Cons
- A 90-day demo on its full-featured demo platform, as its US demo page states.
- Access to 80 currency pairs, as its US trading accounts page advertises.
- Client money kept separate from its funds in separate accounts with top-tier banks, as its US site states.
- Its US site does not list the base currencies an account may be opened in.
- The RAW pricing account charges a commission of US$7 per US$100,000 traded.
Broker's Detail
GAIN Capital Group LLC (NFA ID 0339826) is registered with the CFTC as a Futures Commission Merchant, effective July 29, 2004, and as a Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer, effective October 7, 2010, and it has held the Forex Dealer Member designation since October 7, 2010 (NFA BASIC, read September 23, 2026). Its retail forex obligations were US$204,121,663, first of the six firms reporting (the CFTC's financial data for July 2026).
What you pay depends on the account. The spread-only account advertises EUR/USD "as low as" 1.2 pips, an advertised minimum, with variable spreads and no commission. The RAW pricing account advertises a typical EUR/USD spread of 0.1 pips, which its US trade-prices page defines as the median spread available, with a commission on each trade (its US site).
Its US margin requirements page lists a EUR/USD margin requirement of 2% in its MMR table. Check that figure against your position size before you fund, because the security deposit is what you must hold to keep the position open.
| Account | EUR/USD spread and basis | Commission | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread-only | 1.2 pips, advertised minimum ("as low as") | No commission | US site, September 23, 2026 |
| RAW pricing | 0.1 pips, advertised typical (the page defines Typical as the median spread available; "as low as" 0) | Commission US$7 per USD 100k traded | US site, September 23, 2026 |
4. Interactive Brokers: fourth-highest global score of the six
Advertised EUR/USD spread
Not published on the US site
Platforms
IBKR Desktop, Trader Workstation (TWS), IBKR Mobile
NFA registration
Interactive Brokers LLC, NFA ID 0258600, FCM, Forex Dealer Member since April 19, 2012
Retail forex obligations, July 2026
US$26,190,990, fifth of six reporting firms (CFTC financial data)
Why We Recommend Interactive Brokers
I rank Interactive Brokers fourth, and I would send you here if you want forex alongside futures and options in one place. That breadth suits a US trader who trades more than spot FX. I would weigh the commission structure against your trade size before you open the account.
Pros & Cons
- Spot forex, futures, and options are all available through Interactive Brokers LLC, as its US site states.
- A Free Trial of IBKR Desktop, Trader Workstation (TWS), and IBKR Mobile platforms, as its US site offers.
- Its US site states no forex margin rate on the margin pages it publishes.
- Its US site states spreads "as narrow as 1/10 PIP" without naming a pair, and publishes no EUR/USD spread figure.
Broker's Detail
Interactive Brokers LLC (NFA ID 0258600) is registered with the CFTC as a Futures Commission Merchant, effective December 2, 1994, and it has held the Forex Dealer Member designation since April 19, 2012 (NFA BASIC, read September 23, 2026). Its retail forex obligations were US$26,190,990, fifth of the six firms reporting (the CFTC's financial data for July 2026).
You will not find a EUR/USD spread figure on its US site; it publishes none. What its US site does publish is a commission of 0.08 to 0.20 bps times the trade size, with no hidden spreads or markups.
Its US site states that a portion of client money, approximately 11% as of July 1, 2026, is segregated in special bank or custody accounts designated for the exclusive benefit of clients of IBKR.
| Account | EUR/USD spread and basis | Commission | Source |
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| Every account | Not published on the US site | Commission 0.08 to 0.20 bps times trade size | US site, September 23, 2026 |
5. Trading.com: fifth-highest global score of the six
Advertised EUR/USD spread
1.2 pips, advertised average, T1 account
Platforms
WebTrader, App, MT5
NFA registration
trading.com Markets Inc, NFA ID 0516820, FCM and RFED, Forex Dealer Member since April 20, 2020
Retail forex obligations, July 2026
US$2,872,026, sixth of six reporting firms (CFTC financial data)
Why We Recommend Trading.com
I rank Trading.com fifth, and it suits a US trader who wants a compact platform set. If you want a straightforward spot forex setup without comparing account tiers, I would put this on your shortlist.
Pros & Cons
- Platforms are WebTrader, the App, and MT5, as its US about page lists.
- Access to 65+ currency pairs on MT5, as its US site advertises.
- Its customer agreement recommends that you open a practice account to become familiar with the order entry process.
- Its US site lists no futures product and no options product.
- Its US site offers one account type, the T1 account, stating "No confusing choice between account types." (its T1 account page).
Broker's Detail
trading.com Markets Inc., NFA ID 0516820, is registered with the CFTC as a Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer, effective April 20, 2020, and as a Futures Commission Merchant, effective June 4, 2026, and it has held the Forex Dealer Member designation since April 20, 2020 (NFA BASIC, read September 23, 2026). Its retail forex obligations were US$2,872,026, sixth of the six firms reporting (the CFTC's financial data for July 2026).
What you pay on the T1 account is an advertised average EUR/USD spread of 1.2 pips, with no commission (its US forex pricing page).
Its US site states that all your money is kept securely in major US banks.
| Account | EUR/USD spread and basis | Commission | Source |
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| T1 | 1.2 pips, advertised average (as low as 0.00010) | No commission | US site, September 23, 2026 |
6. Charles Schwab: sixth-highest global score of the six
Advertised EUR/USD spread
Not published on the US site
Platforms
thinkorswim desktop, thinkorswim web, thinkorswim mobile
NFA registration
Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC, NFA ID 0477394, FCM, Forex Dealer Member since February 16, 2016
Retail forex obligations, July 2026
US$55,996,755, third of six reporting firms (CFTC financial data)
Why We Recommend Charles Schwab
I rank Charles Schwab sixth, and I would send you here if you want forex inside a broader trading account. The paperMoney demo, with US$100,000 of virtual buying power, gives you a generous practice balance for learning the platform. One thing I would check first: its learn article states that at Charles Schwab Futures and Forex, only U.S. dollars can be physically held in the forex account.
Pros & Cons
- Access to over 65 currency pairs, as its US forex page advertises for its traders.
- Futures and futures options trading is provided by Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC, as its US site states.
- All forex positions are automatically closed if account equity falls to 25% or less of the required margin level (its forex education article).
- Its US site states no forex margin requirement for its forex accounts.
Broker's Detail
Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC (NFA ID 0477394) is registered with the CFTC as a Futures Commission Merchant, effective October 3, 2014, and it has held the Forex Dealer Member designation since February 16, 2016 (NFA BASIC, read September 23, 2026). Its retail forex obligations were US$55,996,755, third of the six firms reporting (the CFTC's financial data for July 2026).
You will not find a EUR/USD spread figure on its US site; it publishes none. What its US site states is that forex trading is commission-free and trade costs are reflected in the bid-ask spread, so your cost is inside the price you see.
Funding runs by ACH, wire transfer, or check, as its US site states.
| Account | EUR/USD spread and basis | Commission | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every account | Not published on the US site | No commission | US site, September 23, 2026 |
Which forex brokers are registered with the CFTC and NFA?
The register holds six firms registered as retail forex counterparties with a Forex Dealer Member designation: four are Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers (RFEDs) and two are Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) without an RFED registration (NFA BASIC). The Forex Dealer Member designation is one NFA BASIC records for each firm, and it is the designation NFA Compliance Rule 2-43(b) addresses. Every broker on this page is one of these six.
| Broker | Legal entity | NFA ID | CFTC registration | Forex Dealer Member since | Retail forex obligations, July 2026 |
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| OANDA | OANDA Corporation | 0325821 | FCM and RFED | October 7, 2010 | US$132,445,959 |
| tastyfx | tastyfx LLC | 0509630 | RFED | October 15, 2018 | US$49,950,447 |
| FOREX.com | GAIN Capital Group LLC | 0339826 | FCM and RFED | October 7, 2010 | US$204,121,663 |
| Interactive Brokers | Interactive Brokers LLC | 0258600 | FCM | April 19, 2012 | US$26,190,990 |
| Trading.com | trading.com Markets Inc | 0516820 | FCM and RFED | April 20, 2020 | US$2,872,026 |
| Charles Schwab | Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC | 0477394 | FCM | February 16, 2016 | US$55,996,755 |
The full register, the twelve-month obligations series and the enforcement record: CFTC-Regulated Forex Brokers: The NFA Register of US Retail Forex Dealers.
How to choose a forex broker in the USA
Five checks before you deposit
1. Check the dealer on NFA BASIC
Before you fund anything, I would look the dealer up on NFA BASIC by its NFA ID and confirm the legal entity shown on the broker’s US disclosure page is the one registered. The ID identifies the firm on NFA BASIC; it is not a license. If the entity name on the site and the name in the register do not match, stop and check again before you go further.
Search NFA BASIC · CFTC-Regulated Forex Brokers: The NFA Register of US Retail Forex Dealers
2. Read the advertised spread and its basis
I read the advertised spread with its basis word before I compare anything: a minimum is the lowest the broker says it goes, a typical is the broker’s own median or usual figure, an average is its stated average. Check which account the figure belongs to, because the same broker can advertise very different figures on different accounts, some with a commission and some without. When you compare, compare like with like: a minimum against a minimum, a typical against a typical, an average against an average.
3. Read the security deposit and FIFO terms
Read the security deposit the dealer sets against the minimum set by 17 CFR 5.9, and its FIFO terms under NFA Compliance Rule 2-43(b). Both matter to you: the security deposit is what you must hold to keep a position open, and the FIFO rule sets the order in which your positions close. I would read both before your first trade, because they shape how much you can hold and when your positions close, and I would not fund an account without knowing them. OANDA, tastyfx, FOREX.com, and Trading.com state FIFO terms on their US sites; Interactive Brokers and Charles Schwab state no FIFO terms and no forex margin rate, so for those two the rule is what you read.
4. Check which legal entity holds your account
Check which legal entity will hold your account, and that it is registered as an RFED or an FCM (NFA BASIC). The brand you see advertised is not always the entity that holds your money, and the register names entities, not brands. I would confirm the entity on the dealer’s own US disclosure page, then match it to the register before you fund.
5. Check the retail forex obligations the dealer reports
The CFTC publishes each dealer’s retail forex obligations every month: the money the dealer owes its retail forex clients (the CFTC’s financial data). I check the figure because it tells you the size of a dealer’s retail forex business, and it is a size figure, nothing more. Each card on this page carries the dealer’s figure and where it ranks among the firms reporting.
Is forex trading legal in the USA?
Yes, forex trading is legal for a US resident who trades with a dealer registered with the CFTC. The CFTC’s regulations require the registration of counterparties offering retail foreign currency contracts as either futures commission merchants (FCMs) or retail foreign exchange dealers (RFEDs). The six dealers on this page are all registered with the CFTC and carry Forex Dealer Member designations, and they are the kind of counterparty the regulations recognize for retail forex. The CFTC tells a US resident to verify that the entity is properly registered with the CFTC, and to visit the NFA BASIC database to check. You can do both yourself, at no cost, before you open an account.
What leverage can US forex traders use?
The US rule on leverage is a security deposit: 2% of the notional value of a retail forex transaction for major currency pairs (50:1, our arithmetic) and 5% for all other currency pairs (20:1, our arithmetic), under 17 CFR 5.9. A major currency pair security deposit percentage applies only when both sides of the transaction involve major currencies, so a transaction that pairs the US dollar with a non-major currency falls to the higher rate for its entire value (NFA Forex Regulatory Guide). NFA Compliance Rule 2-43(b) adds that Forex Dealer Members may not carry offsetting positions in a customer account but must offset them on a first-in, first-out basis.
How much do you need to start trading forex in the US?
The table below shows each dealer’s stated minimum deposit. I would read it alongside the security deposit under 17 CFR 5.9 set out above, because your first deposit has to meet two things: the dealer’s account minimum and the security deposit on the position you open. Start with a figure you can afford to lose, not the minimum.
| Broker | Minimum deposit, as stated | Source |
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| OANDA | US$0 (stated for bank wire transfer) | US site, September 23, 2026 |
| tastyfx | US$0 (Standard, Zero+), US$50,000 (Prime) | US site, September 23, 2026 |
| FOREX.com | US$100 (minimum initial deposit) | US site, September 23, 2026 |
| Interactive Brokers | US$0 (account minimum, IBKR Pro and IBKR Lite) | US site, September 23, 2026 |
| Trading.com | US$50 (T1 account) | US site, September 23, 2026 |
| Charles Schwab | US$0 (to open a Schwab account and use thinkorswim; product minimums apply) | US site, September 23, 2026 |
Which US forex broker is best for beginners?
I would start any US beginner on a demo before a funded account. OANDA’s US site has a Demo toggle that switches you from live trading to a simulated environment. tastyfx gives you US$10,000 in virtual funds, and Charles Schwab’s paperMoney comes with US$100,000 of virtual buying power. FOREX.com’s demo runs for 90 days on its full-featured platform, Interactive Brokers offers a Free Trial of its platforms, and Trading.com’s customer agreement recommends that you open a practice account to become familiar with the order entry process. In my view the length of the trial matters less than using it: place orders, close them, and watch how the FIFO rule sequences your closes before you fund.
The dealers with a demo account and a learning hub on their US site: Best Forex Trading Platform for Beginners in the USA: the 5 CFTC-Registered Brokers With a Demo Account and a Learning Hub.
Which trading platforms do US forex brokers offer?
The six US sites list these platforms. OANDA offers OANDA Trade on web, mobile, and tablet, plus TradingView and MetaTrader 4. tastyfx lists its own platforms, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and ProRealTime. FOREX.com offers its own platform on web and mobile, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5. Interactive Brokers gives you IBKR Desktop, Trader Workstation (TWS), and IBKR Mobile. Trading.com lists WebTrader, its App, and MT5. Charles Schwab runs all its forex trading on thinkorswim, in desktop, web, and mobile versions. If you specifically want MetaTrader 4, OANDA, tastyfx, and FOREX.com list it; for MetaTrader 5, look to tastyfx, FOREX.com, and Trading.com.
The dealers whose US site lists MetaTrader 4: Best MT4 Brokers in the USA: the 3 CFTC-Registered Dealers That Offer MetaTrader 4.
The dealers with a trading app on their US site: Best Forex Trading Apps in the USA: the 6 CFTC-Registered Dealers With a Mobile App.
The dealers that also offer futures from the same US firm: Futures Trading Platforms in the USA: the 2 CFTC-Registered Forex Dealers That Also Offer Futures From the Same Firm.
The dealers whose own US entity offers API or prime brokerage access: Best Institutional Forex Brokers in the USA: the 4 CFTC-Registered Dealers With API or Prime Brokerage Access.
How we score the 6 brokers, and what we measured
How we tested
Every score on this page is our global published score from our global broker test, and no score, spread, or execution figure here comes from a test of a US account or a US entity. The spreads are what each broker advertises on its own US site, with the basis word stated beside each figure. The register facts are from NFA BASIC, read September 23, 2026, and the retail forex obligations are from the CFTC’s monthly financial data. Where we give a broker’s execution figures, they come from our global test panel of 36 brokers, carried over from global testing. Full details are in our methodology.
I ordered the six dealers by that one published score, and the page says so wherever a score appears. I own the broker ordering. No colleague tested a US entity, so the page rests on what NFA BASIC, the CFTC’s data, and each broker’s own US site say, read on the dates given.
Compare brokers by trader type
Each page ranks the registered dealers that offer one thing, read from each dealer's own US site. The anchor text is that page's own heading.
Most searched brokers in the United States
In August 2026, Interactive Brokers was the most searched of the 5 CFTC-regulated brokers in our search-interest ranking, on 182,280 branded Google searches from the United States. Popular is not the same as best: the ranking above scores each broker on what it offers; this table measures how many US traders looked for each brand.
- Brand searches, all 5 brokers
- 231,310August 2026, +8.1% vs July
- Most searched
- Interactive Brokers78.8% of all searches
- Biggest riser (1,000+ searches)
- FOREX.com+22.8% vs July
| # | Name | Brand searches per month | Login searches | vs July | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interactive BrokersCounts the whole Interactive Brokers brand | 45,710 | +9.9% | ||
| 2 | OANDA | 1,990 | +0.3% | ||
| 3 | FOREX.com | 1,950 | +22.8% | ||
| 4 | tastyfx | 1,300 | -1.3% | ||
| 5 | Trading.com | 320 | +8.8% |
Charles Schwab is not ranked here: the phrase "charles schwab" counts searches for the whole Charles Schwab company (3,385,540 in August 2026, 2,762,720 of them login searches) and is not comparable with a forex dealer's brand searches.
Source: Google search volume, the United States, August 2026.
How this is measured
Google Ads reports how many times a month people in the United States searched each broker's brand terms, and the brokers are ranked on that figure alone.
A term counts for a broker only when that broker's own website holds the first organic Google result for it in the United States; bare brand words that any company could own are left out.
A month-on-month change prints only where the previous month reached 1,000 searches, because Google rounds smaller volumes.
The figures refresh on the 15th of each month with the newest month Google has published, and the first-result check repeats every quarter.
FAQs
Which US forex brokers are registered with the CFTC?
Which US forex broker advertises the lowest EUR/USD spread?
Can I hold opposite positions on the same pair with a US forex broker?
Is my money protected with a US forex broker?
Can I trade CFDs with a US forex broker?
How do I check a US forex broker myself?
Related pages
- The CFTC and NFA register of US forex dealers
- Forex market hours
- Best MT4 Brokers in the USA: the 3 CFTC-Registered Dealers That Offer MetaTrader 4
- Best Forex Trading Apps in the USA: the 6 CFTC-Registered Dealers With a Mobile App
- Futures Trading Platforms in the USA: the 2 CFTC-Registered Forex Dealers That Also Offer Futures From the Same Firm
About the author
Justin Grossbard is the Co-Founder and CEO of CompareForexBrokers, which he established with Noam Korbl in 2014. He has over 20 years of professional experience in online marketing and holds a Master's in Marketing from Monash University.
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