Founded in 1996, OANDA is regulated in six tier-1 jurisdictions, making it a safe broker (low-risk) for forex and CFDs trading.
The Market Pulse hub features high-quality research articles and daily analysis updates.
OANDA produces its own podcast series, called
The fxTrade mobile app has a great balance of features and ranks highly for ease of use.
OANDA's offering of research tools, news, and market analysis is excellent.
Social copy trading is available via ZuluTrade (though it requires a $500 deposit).
The TradingView platform is available, alongside several VPS services for MT4 hosting.
OANDA provides multiple options for algorithmic trading, including via API as part of its Algo Labs offering.
Offers physical crypto trading through OANDA's partnership with Paxos (in addition to crypto CFDs where permitted by local regulations).
OANDA recently rebranded its Advanced Trader program to Elite Trader, revising its perks and rebate tiers for high volume traders. thumb_down_off_alt Cons Offers fewer video market updates than its peers. Though the educational material is good, OANDA’s video content is not comprehensive, and mostly takes the form of platform tutorials. OANDA’s spreads are below average, trailing discount leaders CMC Markets and IG by a wide margin. OANDA's fxTrade desktop and web trading platform is good – not great – and trails platform le
Offers fewer video market updates than its peers.
Though the educational material is good, OANDA’s video content is not comprehensive, and mostly takes the form of platform tutorials.
OANDA’s spreads are below average, trailing discount leaders CMC Markets and IG by a wide margin.
OANDA's fxTrade desktop and web trading platform is good – not great – and trails platform leaders such as IG and Saxo Bank.
