Frequently Asked Questions — InsideBrokers

Question 1

How does InsideBrokers make money?

Accepted Answer

InsideBrokers earns revenue through affiliate commissions when users open broker accounts via our links. This never influences our ratings — all scores are derived from our independent research methodology and are not available for purchase.

Question 2

Are your broker reviews independent?

Accepted Answer

Yes. No broker can pay for a higher rating. Our editorial team operates independently from our commercial partnerships, and every review is based on live-account testing and verifiable data. All affiliate relationships are disclosed prominently.

Question 3

How do you score brokers?

Accepted Answer

We evaluate brokers across five weighted categories: Regulation & Safety (30%), Fees & Spreads (25%), Platform & Tools (20%), Customer Support (15%), and Account Conditions (10%). Every score is derived from live-account data.

Question 4

How often are broker reviews updated?

Accepted Answer

All broker reviews are reviewed at least annually. Fee data, spreads, and regulatory status are checked on a rolling basis — typically every quarter. Major changes such as licence revocations or platform overhauls trigger an immediate update.

Question 5

What does "regulated broker" mean?

Accepted Answer

A regulated broker holds a licence issued by a recognised financial regulator such as the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (EU), or CFTC/NFA (USA). Regulation means the broker must meet capital requirements, keep client funds segregated, and submit to regular audits.

Question 6

Is InsideBrokers free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All broker reviews, comparison tools, fee calculators, and the broker matching tool are completely free to use. We never charge readers.

Question 7

What is the minimum deposit for a broker?

Accepted Answer

Minimum deposits vary widely by broker. Many regulated brokers have no minimum deposit, while others require $50–$500. You can filter brokers by minimum deposit on our Best Brokers and Compare Brokers pages.

Question 8

How do I check if a broker is a scam?

Accepted Answer

Use our Scam Broker Shield tool to verify a broker's regulatory status, check for fraud warnings from regulators, and identify clone firms. You can also verify a broker's licence directly on the regulator's official register.

Question 9

Can I trust broker ratings on InsideBrokers?

Accepted Answer

Our ratings are based on real-account testing with actual deposits, not broker-provided data. We disclose all conflicts of interest and follow a documented methodology. No broker has editorial influence over their score.

Question 10

How do I report a factual error in a review?

Accepted Answer

Please contact our editorial team at editorial@insidebrokers.com with the specific error and supporting evidence. We investigate all data correction requests and update reviews promptly if an error is confirmed.

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