PE
Pepperstone
Excellent
FCAASICCySECBaFin
- EUR/USD spread: from 0.0 pips
- Min deposit: $10
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader
73.6–80% of retail accounts lose money (varies by Pepperstone entity)
Editorial only. Trading CFDs is high-risk — most retail accounts lose money. We are not a broker and not a financial adviser. Capital at risk. Verify regulation and terms directly with each broker before opening an account.
In-Depth Broker Reviews 2026
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Last updated: April 2026 · By Thomas Lovas Lokoy — researched and drafted with AI assistance from published sources; edited and published by NorwegianSpark SA
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Top Brokers
SA
Saxo Bank
Excellent
FSA DenmarkFCAASICMAS
- EUR/USD spread: 0.4 pips
- Min deposit: $2,000
- Platforms: SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO, MT4
64% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
IG
IG Group
Excellent
FCAASICBaFinFINMA
- EUR/USD spread: 0.8 pips
- Min deposit: $250
- Platforms: IG Platform, MT4, ProRealTime
70% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
IC
IC Markets
Excellent
ASICCySECFSA
- EUR/USD spread: from 0.0 pips
- Min deposit: $200
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader
73.46% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
CM
CMC Markets
Great
FCAASICMASCIRO
- EUR/USD spread: 0.7 pips
- Min deposit: None
- Platforms: Next Generation, MT4
69% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
XT
XTB
Great
FCAKNFCySECIFSC
- EUR/USD spread: 0.8 pips
- Min deposit: None
- Platforms: xStation 5, MT4
74–77% of retail accounts lose money (varies by XTB entity)
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