TradeRankers Methodology

How We Audit, Compare, and Rank Brokers
At TradeRankers, transparency and accuracy are at the core of everything we do. Our evaluation process combines data-driven audits, regulatory verification, and real customer sentiment analysis to deliver objective, trustworthy rankings of online brokers.
This page explains how we collect, assess, and score information — and what makes our approach fully independent. 

1. Data Sources and Verification
We rely on multiple, cross-verified data streams to ensure every evaluation is factual, balanced, and current. Our research team gathers information from official broker disclosures, regulatory databases, and our own platform performance tests. Client feedback is collected from verified, independent sources and aggregated using our sentiment-filtering algorithm. Every broker’s data is reviewed quarterly and re-audited whenever major policy or licensing changes occur. 

2. Evaluation Criteria
Each broker is assessed across five key areas that reflect both measurable performance and overall reliability:
Regulation & Trust — verification of valid financial licenses, regulator oversight, and reputation history.
Trading Conditions — analysis of spreads, commissions, execution speed, and account structure.
Platforms & Tools — evaluation of platform stability, ease of use, and availability of modern trading features.
Client Feedback — review of aggregated customer sentiment and verified user experiences.
Support & Withdrawals — assessment of service quality, payout reliability, and overall transparency.

These categories together provide a full picture of a broker’s performance, not just its marketing claims. 

3. Scoring System
Our in-house scoring model assigns each factor a weighted value based on relevance and data reliability. Scores are generated from both quantitative benchmarks (for example, execution latency or spread consistency) and qualitative measures such as verified customer satisfaction. Final broker ratings are normalized on a 0–100 scale, ensuring comparability across different regions and regulatory frameworks.
 
The higher the data verification confidence, the stronger the weight in the overall score. 

4. Independence and Transparency
TradeRankers operates completely independently. No broker can pay to alter or influence its rating. Affiliate links, when used, are clearly marked and have no effect on rankings or scoring results. Our analysts and auditors work under strict Integrity & Objectivity Guidelines, ensuring all reviews are factual, neutral, and free from commercial influence.
 
Transparency is a fundamental principle — every broker’s page includes a “last verified” date and a summary of data sources. 

5. Review Cycle and Updates
All broker data is reviewed and refreshed every 90 days. When significant regulatory or corporate changes occur, updates are published within 72 hours. In addition, our full methodology is reviewed annually to ensure it reflects evolving market standards and trader expectations. Any adjustments to our scoring weights or evaluation factors are disclosed publicly on this page. 

6. Reporting Inaccuracies
We encourage users to participate in maintaining accuracy. If you find incorrect, outdated, or questionable information, please email our audit team at audit@traderankers.com. Include the broker’s name, a short description of the issue, and any supporting evidence such as screenshots or links. All verified corrections are reflected in the next update cycle. 

7. Disclaimer
TradeRankers provides independent evaluations for informational purposes only. We do not provide financial advice or brokerage services. Trading CFDs, forex, and other leveraged products involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance of brokers does not guarantee future outcomes. Our mission is to help traders make informed, fact-based decisions through transparency and accountability. 

Last Updated: October 2025
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