Broker Reviews

How we score each broker

Every broker is scored 1–5 in five categories, and the overall score is a simple average of the five, rounded to one decimal:

• Costs & Fees — commissions, spreads, FX conversion and inactivity fees.
• Platform & Tools — charting, research, and how the platform suits beginners through advanced traders.
• Regulation & Trust — which regulators oversee the broker, and its track record.
• Asset Range — breadth of markets, and whether you actually own the underlying asset or hold a derivative like a CFD.
• Account Access & Support — minimums, availability, and how easy it is to get help.

Scores reflect our own independent methodology as of September 2026 and are not personalized advice. Plain Investor is not affiliated with, paid by, or sponsored by any broker listed — always verify current fees, regulation, and features directly with the broker before opening an account.