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Platforms, Products & Broker Operations Editor
Short answer: page 3 of James Okonkwo's ForexTradeLab bibliography lists earlier research from Apr 2026 – May 2026.
MetaTrader & onboarding Fees, spreads & bonuses Product comparisons
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115 published articles — newest first.
Independent Exness review for 2026: FSA/FSCA/CBCS/FSC/CMA/JSC retail entities (FCA/CySEC entities do not serve retail clients), Standard vs Pro accounts, conditional unlimited leverage, automated withdrawals, MT4/MT5, and how Exness compares to XM, IC Markets, and Pepperstone.
Broker Review · · 14 min reading
Independent Pepperstone review for 2026: FCA/ASIC/CySEC regulation, Standard vs Razor accounts, MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, true costs, and how Pepperstone compares to IC Markets, XM, and Exness.
Broker Review · · 7 min reading
Independent FxPro review for 2026: FCA/CySEC/FSCA regulation, five platforms (MT4, MT5, cTrader, FxPro Platform, FxPro App), execution models, spreads, fees, and how FxPro compares to Pepperstone, XM, and IC Markets.
Broker Review · · 7 min reading
Independent AvaTrade review for 2026: entity-specific regulation, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions, AvaProtect, MT4/MT5, fees, and copy-trading availability.
Broker Review · · 10 min reading
Independent FXTM review for 2026: current legal entities, the 2024 CySEC licence withdrawal, Advantage accounts, MT4/MT5, fees, platforms, and copy-trading evidence limits.
Broker Review · · 6 min reading
The 60-second answer to opening an XM trading account: what you need, the five steps, how long it takes, and which deeper guide to read next for verification, partner code or first trade.
Guide · · 5 min reading
A field-by-field walkthrough of XM's 2026 registration form: where to click, what each input expects, where the optional FXTRD partner code goes, and what happens the moment you submit. Optimised for users who already know XM and just want the fastest signup path.
Guide · · 7 min reading
XM and FXTM both target emerging-market and beginner traders with low minimums and regional promotions. This comparison covers regulation, accounts, spreads, platforms and which broker actually fits which trader.
Comparison · · 9 min reading
Complete guide to XM's loyalty program — how XM Points are earned per traded lot, the four-tier status system (Executive to Elite), redemption options, and the math of what loyalty actually rewards.
Guide · · 9 min reading
XM and RoboForex both target retail traders with low minimums and bonus campaigns but differ sharply in regulation, account variety and copy-trading depth. This comparison covers what actually matters when choosing between them.
Comparison · · 10 min reading
Complete step-by-step guide to downloading, installing and configuring XM MetaTrader 4 on Windows, macOS, mobile and Web Trader — plus first-trade walkthrough and EA setup.
Guide · · 9 min reading
XM VPS explained for EA traders: what the marketing lines really mean, how free eligibility works (equity net of credit, monthly volume, linked accounts), paid fallback pricing, London/fibre context, and a clean RDP + MT4/MT5 setup path—always cross-check your Members Area.
Guide · · 12 min reading
Complete guide to XM WebTrader — browser-based MT4 and MT5 with no download required. Login walkthrough, feature comparison vs desktop, security notes and the situations where WebTrader is genuinely the right choice.
Guide · · 8 min reading
In-depth review of the XM mobile app for iOS and Android — features, account management, MT4/MT5 mobile, security, performance, and the situations where the app actually replaces desktop trading.
Review · · 9 min reading
A direct answer to a common XM bonus question: can the welcome deposit bonus itself be withdrawn, or only the profit? Includes rules, examples, mistakes and FAQ.
Guide · · 6 min reading
Independent IC Markets review for 2026: ASIC/CySEC regulation, Standard vs Raw Spread accounts, MT4, MT5, cTrader, true all-in costs, execution, Islamic option, and how IC Markets compares to Pepperstone, XM, and Exness.
Broker Review · · 9 min reading
A single reference lesson covering the four transaction-cost concepts — spread, swap, lot and pip — with worked examples on EUR/USD, USD/JPY and XAU/USD so you can size every trade correctly.
Education · · 7 min reading
A clear guide to Forex bonus terms — volume requirements, withdrawal rules, expiry dates, and a live-terms method for calculating how many lots a specific promotion requires.
Bonus · · 8 min reading
A side-by-side comparison of MetaTrader (MT4 / MT5) and cTrader in 2026 — covering charting, scripting, depth-of-market, broker availability, mobile, and the right platform for scalpers, EA developers, and beginners.
Comparison · · 6 min reading
An evidence-limited comparison of IC Markets and Pepperstone by serving entity, Raw/Razor account model, platform workflow and trader fit.
Comparison · · 4 min reading
An honest 2026 comparison of Forex vs futures trading — covering market structure, costs, contract sizes, leverage, regulation, and which suits retail beginners, prop firm traders, and serious technical traders.
Comparison · · 10 min reading
A neutral framework for checking Forex bonus terms in 2026: legal entity, country eligibility, withdrawal effects, trading-volume conditions, expiry, and current official documents.
Bonus · · 6 min reading
A realistic 2026 overview of automated forex trading services and platforms — EAs, copy trading, cTrader bots, TradingView webhooks and managed signal services — with reliability checks and red flags.
Comparison · · 9 min reading
An honest 2026 guide to choosing between MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 — covering charting, scripting (MQL4 vs MQL5), depth-of-market, multi-asset support, and exactly when MT4 still makes sense vs when MT5 is the better default.
Comparison · · 7 min reading
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