Regulated Brokers for
US Traders.
The US market has some of the strictest financial regulations in the world. We only recommend brokers that are CFTC registered and NFA members for forex, or SEC/FINRA regulated for stocks and options.
A Note on CFDs & Spread Betting
Retail CFD trading and Spread Betting are prohibited for US residents. If a broker offers these services to you from an offshore entity, they are likely not regulated and provide no protection for your funds. We only list US-compliant alternatives.
US Market
Realities.
PDT Rule Awareness
Traders with less than $25,000 in a margin account are limited to 3 day trades in a rolling 5-day period for stocks/options. Our curriculum includes strategies to navigate this constraint.
FIFO Compliance
US forex rules require trades to be closed in the order they were opened (First-In, First-Out). Our tools are built to handle these specific accounting requirements.
US Tax (IRS)
Forex trading is typically taxed under Section 988 (ordinary income) or Section 1256 (60/40 capital gains split). The tax treatment of your trades can significantly impact your net edge.