STEP 2

Data collection

We gather 1,200+ data points per broker from public filings, regulator databases, and direct platform testing.

STEP 2

STEP 2 Live account testing

Our analysts open real accounts, deposit real money, place real trades and benchmark execution across asset classes.

 

STEP 3

Forensic fee analysis

We model true cost-to-trade across spreads, commissions, FX markups, financing and inactivity fees.

STEP 4

Regulatory verification

Every license claim is cross-checked against SEC, FCA, ASIC, BaFin, CySEC and other tier-1 authority registers.

STEP 5

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