Mission
To produce the most rigorous, accessible, and honest trading education in Southeast Asia — published in both Thai and English, written by credentialed practitioners, peer-reviewed before release, and funded primarily by transparent broker affiliate relationships rather than paywalls.
We exist because the category is dominated by two failure modes: glossy paid courses that over-promise, and anonymous guru accounts that cannot be held accountable. We reject both.
Learner Score rubric
Every broker profile publishes a 0–10 Learner Score, measured across eight weighted dimensions. We never accept payment to change a score.
| Dimension | Weight | Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation & Trust | 20% | Tier-1 regulators (FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS), segregated client funds, insurance scheme membership. |
| Education Quality | 15% | Depth, accuracy, and currency of learning materials. Penalizes marketing dressed as education. |
| Demo Account Utility | 10% | Unlimited duration, realistic execution, full platform parity with live. |
| Fees & Spreads | 15% | All-in cost including commission, swap, and non-trading fees across three representative instruments. |
| Platform & Tools | 10% | Execution speed, charting depth, order types, journaling and analytics support. |
| Research & Analysis | 10% | Original research quality, not syndicated content. Credentialed analysts preferred. |
| Customer Support | 10% | Response time, localization (English + Thai), escalation paths, complaint resolution. |
| Onboarding | 10% | KYC timeline, deposit/withdrawal friction, account funding options for SEA residents. |
Rubric version 1.0. Changes are logged at the bottom of this page with date, rationale, and impact on existing scores.
Editorial process
- 01
Commissioning
The editor-in-chief briefs a Faculty author with outline, audience, and citations budget.
- 02
First draft
Author drafts in Sanity Studio, including all citations as they write.
- 03
Peer review
A second Faculty member reviews for accuracy, balance, and omissions.
- 04
Editorial edit
An editor reviews for voice, structure, and clarity in both languages.
- 05
Fact-check
A research associate verifies every cited figure, regulation, and broker claim.
- 06
Translation
AI Gateway drafts the second-language version; a human editor reviews line-by-line.
- 07
Legal scan
Editor-in-chief applies the Thai SEC and FTC disclosure checklist.
- 08
Publish & monitor
Content is published with a review-calendar entry for annual re-verification.
Affiliate disclosure
Full disclosure
TraderFaculty earns commission when readers open a live account with a broker via links on our site. This is our primary revenue source. We disclose every affiliate link above the CTA button, apply rel="sponsored nofollow", and limit affiliates to FCA, CySEC, and ASIC-regulated entities.
Commission rates do not influence our Learner Score. If they ever do, we will say so here first.
Conflicts of interest
Every Faculty contributor signs a conflict-of-interest declaration at onboarding and updates it annually. Declarations cover:
- Current or former employment with any broker, exchange, or platform
- Equity or option holdings in listed brokerages
- Paid-speaker or advisory relationships in the past 24 months
- Family members employed in the industry
Declarations are published on each Faculty member's CV page. When a conflict is material to a specific piece, it is disclosed inline in the article byline.
Corrections policy
If you spot an error, email corrections@traderfaculty.com. Material errors are corrected within 48 hours with a visible correction note at the top of the affected article and a timestamped entry in the version history. We do not silently edit published work.
Risk warning
Investment risk
Trading in leveraged derivatives (forex, CFDs, futures) carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You can lose more than your initial deposit. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Content on TraderFaculty is educational and does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Consult a licensed advisor before making any investment decision. In Thailand, regulated investment advice is provided only by SEC-licensed firms.
Contact
- Editorial
- editors@traderfaculty.com
- Corrections
- corrections@traderfaculty.com
- Partnerships
- partners@traderfaculty.com
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Methodology version 1.0 · Meet the Faculty