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TraderFacultyEST. 2026

Side-by-side comparison

Four brokers, eight dimensions.

Best-in-row highlighted in gold. All scores published before affiliate terms are negotiated.

C
XM Review

xm

A
IC Markets

True ECN execution with Raw Spread accounts

A
Interactive Brokers

Institutional access for the retail trader

A
Pepperstone

Low spreads, strong regulation, beginner-friendly

OverallLearner Score
10.0/10
8.6/10
8.4/10
8.2/10
Regulation & Safety
2.0
9.0
10.0Best
9.0
Costs & Spreads
0.8
9.0Best
9.0
8.0
Execution Quality
10.0Best
9.0
10.0
8.0
Platforms
2.0
9.0Best
8.0
9.0
Education
2.0
7.0
8.0Best
8.0
Research
2.0
7.0
9.0Best
8.0
Support
10.0Best
9.0
7.0
8.0
Withdrawals
10.0Best
9.0
8.0
9.0
AttributesMinimum deposit30$200$0$0
Demo accountAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable
Regulators
    • ASIC · Australia
    • CySEC · Cyprus
    • FSA-SC · Seychelles
    • SEC/FINRA · United States
    • FCA · United Kingdom
    • MAS · Singapore
    • FCA · United Kingdom
    • ASIC · Australia
    • CySEC · Cyprus
    Platforms
    • · MT4
    • · MT5
    • · MT4
    • · MT5
    • · cTrader
    • · TradingView
    • · TWS
    • · IBKR Mobile
    • · IBKR Web
    • · MT4
    • · MT5
    • · cTrader
    • · TradingView

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