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We publish independent research about FCA-authorised forex, spread betting and CFD brokers. We are not a broker, an investment firm, an introducer, a fund manager or a financial adviser. We are not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, because publishing editorial commentary about regulated firms is not itself a regulated activity.

We hold no client money, execute no orders, provide no trading signals for payment and never take custody of anyone's assets. If a website, message or social media account claims to be Marketpedia and asks you to send money or share account credentials, it is fraudulent and should be reported to us immediately.

Everything on this site is general information and editorial opinion published for a wide audience. It takes no account of your income, tax position, existing holdings, experience, objectives or attitude to risk, and it is therefore not a personal recommendation within the meaning of the FCA Handbook.

A high ranking means a broker scored well against our published, fixed criteria on cost, execution, safety of client money and platform quality. It is not a statement that the firm is suitable for you, that its products are appropriate for your circumstances, or that trading with it will be profitable.

You are solely responsible for your trading decisions. Before opening any leveraged account you should read the broker's own risk disclosures and key information documents, verify the entity on the FCA Register yourself, and consider taking independent regulated advice if you are unsure.

CFDs and spread bets are complex leveraged instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly. Depending on the firm, between 69% and 82% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading these products. You should consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Leverage magnifies losses as well as gains, and a small adverse move can wipe out a position. Overnight financing accrues daily on the full notional value, market gaps can move price straight through a standard stop-loss, and past performance of any strategy, indicator or broker is never a reliable indicator of future results.

Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and can change. Spread betting is currently free of UK capital gains tax for most retail clients, but that treatment is not guaranteed and should not be the sole reason for choosing a product. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose entirely.

• Leverage magnifies losses
• Stops are not guaranteed unless stated
• Financing accrues on full notional
• Tax rules can and do change
• Past performance proves nothing
• Only risk capital you can lose

Our ratings come from live-account testing, register checks and documented pricing observations recorded at a specific time. Spreads move constantly, brokers change fee schedules and product ranges without notice, and permissions on the FCA Register can be varied at any point.

We therefore publish figures as accurate at the date of testing, re-verify licence details quarterly, and correct errors promptly when they are brought to our attention. We do not warrant that every figure is current at the moment you read it, and you should confirm pricing and terms directly with the broker before funding an account.

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