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Compare the best brokers by overall rating, minimum deposit, markets and regulation, led by Capital.com.
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Which is the best broker in 2026?
Capital.com leads with an overall rating of 4.8, followed by XM at 4.6. Exness and XTB both score 4.5, followed by Plus500 at 4.4. Capital.com, XM, Exness, XTB and Plus500 each offer forex and indices.
Capital.com, XM, Exness, XTB and Plus500 lead the ranking by overall rating.
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| Broker |  Capital.com |  XM |  Exness |  XTB |  ActivTrades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Min. deposit | $20 | $5 | $10 | $0 | $0 |
| Regulation | CySEC, FCA, ASIC | CySEC | FCA, FSA | FCA, CySEC | FCA |
| Markets | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Shares | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares | Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Futures, Indices, Metals, Stocks | Commodities, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Shares | Bonds, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Shares |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platform | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Mobile apps, Web platform | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web-based platforms, Web platform, Proprietary platform | Web-based platforms, xStation 5, Web platform, Proprietary platform | ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Web platform, Proprietary platform |
| Account types | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account |
| Open an account | Visit Capital.com65% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit XM80% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit Exness80% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit XTB71% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit ActivTrades82% of retail CFD accounts lose money. |
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How do we rank the best brokers?
The ranking follows overall ratings; the comparisons show how minimum deposits, markets and named regulators differ between brokers.
Define the broker list The list includes brokers across markets, without requiring a particular trading instrument.
Order by overall rating Overall ratings determine the ranking from highest to lowest, with unrated brokers placed last. Capital.com leads with 4.8, ahead of XM at 4.6.
Keep equal scores equal Review dates, where available, settle equal ratings before a fixed tie-break order. Exness appears before XTB, but both have the same overall rating of 4.5.
Compare the practical differences Compare minimum deposits, trading instruments and named regulators alongside the ratings. XTB has a $0 minimum deposit, while Capital.com has a $20 minimum deposit and offers shares and ETFs.
FAQ
Which broker leads the overall ranking?
Capital.com leads with an overall rating of 4.8. XM follows at 4.6.
Does Exness have a higher rating than XTB?
No. Exness and XTB both have an overall rating of 4.5; Exness appears before XTB in the ranking.
How do Capital.com and XM compare on minimum deposit?
Capital.com has a $20 minimum deposit, while XM has a $5 minimum deposit. Capital.com has the higher overall rating at 4.8, compared with XM at 4.6.
Can I choose a leading broker with no minimum deposit?
XTB has a $0 minimum deposit and an overall rating of 4.5.
Which leading brokers offer ETFs?
Capital.com and XTB offer ETFs. Capital.com has an overall rating of 4.8 and XTB has an overall rating of 4.5.
What does Plus500 offer in this comparison?
Plus500 offers cryptocurrencies, forex and indices. Plus500 has an overall rating of 4.4 and a minimum deposit of $100.