Brokers by Country · US
Stock Brokers in United States, 2026
Tracked byIndependent review teamUpdated
The United States is the most restrictive major retail FX/CFD jurisdiction. Retail CFDs are effectively prohibited; retail spot forex is permitted only through CFTC/NFA-registered Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers (RFEDs) such as OANDA, Forex.com and IG US. None of the offshore brokers tracked on this site accept US residents — the Dodd-Frank registration and capital requirements make it commercially unviable for non-US firms to onboard them.
0 / 4 brokers accept United States
stockNone of the brokers we track accept clients from United States.
Country context
- Regulator
- NFA / CFTC · National Futures Association and CFTC oversee retail forex; SEC and FINRA cover securities and CFDs (which are effectively prohibited for retail)
- Currency
- USD
- Payment methods
- ACHWire transferCheck
Spot forex is taxed under IRC Section 988 as ordinary income/loss by default; traders may elect Section 1256 60/40 treatment for currency futures. Securities use the standard short/long-term capital gains split. US-licensed brokers issue 1099 forms; income should be reported on Schedule D and Form 8949.
NFA caps retail FX leverage at 1:50 on majors and 1:20 on minors. FIFO order treatment and a no-hedging rule apply. Retail CFDs are not offered. US residents trying to open accounts with the offshore brokers in this list will be rejected at KYC; the matchmaker on this site flags US residency and routes to a US-specific empty state.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of United States?+
None of the brokers we track accept United States residents.
Who regulates brokers for United States?+
Primary regulator: NFA / CFTC — National Futures Association and CFTC oversee retail forex; SEC and FINRA cover securities and CFDs (which are effectively prohibited for retail).
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: ACH, Wire transfer, Check.
What are the tax rules for trading in United States?+
Spot forex is taxed under IRC Section 988 as ordinary income/loss by default; traders may elect Section 1256 60/40 treatment for currency futures. Securities use the standard short/long-term capital gains split. US-licensed brokers issue 1099 forms; income should be reported on Schedule D and Form 8949.
Scope of coverage
- Brokers tracked
- 14
- Regulators indexed
- 55
- Regulator actions logged
- 2
- Latest pricing verification
- Jun 1, 2026
Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.