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Forex brokers, compared.
From a real account.
We compare forex brokers using data we measure ourselves on live accounts. All 43 verification studies are published — including the 28 that failed outright.
- Verified partners only
- Downsides included
- Updated dates on every page
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studies
28
failed outright
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live
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Survivors
What we back-tested, and what actually survived
What we tried that did not work
Of 43 verifications, 28 did not survive. We keep them all — deleting the failures would make the surviving ones meaningless.
- lab51survivors 0 · 2026-08-12
The 50 candlestick families tested on gold, silver, bitcoin and stock indices: none survived, same as FX
- lab37survivors 0 · 2026-08-10
Deep-dive on the sole survivor: harmonic-PRZ times Bollinger fade under a true 1994-2009 holdout
- lab38survivors 0 · 2026-08-10
The full candlestick canon — 50 families including Sakata methods — across three eras since 1971
- lab39survivors 0 · 2026-08-10
Machine learning at full power: gradient boosting and a Transformer on GPUs, with purged walk-forward
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FX BROKERS — HEAD TO HEAD
Offshore FX: two winners.
Same score.
XM Trading and Exness both scored 4.8 on our published criteria. Neither is “better” — pick the one that fits how you trade.
Both score 4.8. What differs is only what you put first.
XM Trading
For beginners, small start, and those who prioritize bonuses
4.8 / 5.0
Not 5.0 — each has the weakness noted below. We publish the deduction, not just the score.
- Sign-up bonus available (varies by season)
- Strong Japanese-language support
- Reliable execution and uptime
Spreads differ by account type.
Both brokers are compared as strict equals. FX/CFD trading can result in losses exceeding your deposit.
Open an account for freeFull reviewExness
For those who prioritize low spreads, high leverage, and withdrawal speed
4.8 / 5.0
Not 5.0 — each has the weakness noted below. We publish the deduction, not just the score.
- 0% stop-out level — margin works harder
- Unlimited leverage (conditions apply)
- Fast withdrawals
Bonus offers are limited.
Both brokers are compared as strict equals. FX/CFD trading can result in losses exceeding your deposit.
Open an account for freeFull reviewHF Markets
For those who want to compare bonuses and account types
4.4 / 5.0
Not 5.0 — each has the weakness noted below. We publish the deduction, not just the score.
- Generous bonus offers for new traders
- Very low minimum deposit
- High leverage up to 1:2000
Wider spreads on standard accounts / No proprietary or advanced trading platform
Both brokers are compared as strict equals. FX/CFD trading can result in losses exceeding your deposit.
Open an account for freeFull reviewFlagship · AI signals
Every call, on the record.
Our AI calls direction once a day. Win or lose, every outcome is logged net of spread and published in full. We promise honest record-keeping — not a winning streak.
- One call a day
- News windows avoided
- Net of spread
- Every result logged
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Start with the pages people search before choosing XM or Exness
If you are comparing forex brokers, begin with safety, bonus terms, account opening friction, spreads, withdrawals, and whether XM fits your trading style.
Key checks before choosing
Our method
Built on facts you can verify — not payouts.
Money choices need terms, safety and risk side by side — not just a headline number. We put the full picture before the click, in every category.
- Payouts never buy rank
- We rank by price, terms, safety, usefulness and transparency — not ad payouts.
- Sources & dates shown
- We cross-check official terms and public data, and show a verified date on every page.
- Updated daily
- Deals and campaigns are refreshed daily and revised when terms change.
- Risks, honestly
- We disclose advertising and show risks and downsides before any call to action.
- Measured on our own accounts
- Not a copy of published tables — the numbers come from MT5 accounts we operate.
Verified, then published.
We cross-check official terms and public data, stamp a verified date, and never publish guesswork.
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Collect
Gather official terms, public data and current campaigns.
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Verify
Check consistency across rankings, articles and risk notes.
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Update
Revise as soon as terms change.
FAQ
Frequently asked
What new readers usually want to know.
What does this site compare?
Offshore forex brokers are the core, plus crypto exchanges. The numbers come from our own MT5 accounts — spreads, swaps and execution measured directly — and we keep publishing the experiments that failed. Older articles on securities, cards, insurance and internet remain online, but we are no longer adding to them.
Is it free to use?
Yes, everything is free. The site is funded by advertising (affiliate programs).
Do you disclose advertising and affiliate links?
Some links are advertising (affiliate). We may earn a commission, but rankings are built on verifiable criteria — not ad payouts — and we show risks and downsides before any call to action.
How often is the information updated?
Deals and campaigns are updated daily as a rule. Each page shows a last-verified date and is revised when terms change.
How are rankings and ratings decided?
We weigh price/terms, safety, usefulness, ease of use and transparency. Higher ad payouts never buy a better rank.
What should I watch for with overseas services?
Availability, entity, taxation and regulation differ by country. Always verify your local rules and the official latest terms before using a service. Investing and trading carry risk of loss.
Which languages are supported?
Eleven languages, including Japanese and English.
How do you choose which services to list?
We cross-reference public data and official terms, and list services as comparison information regardless of partnership. Items we have not tested first-hand are labeled as such.