About
TradeFX
TradeFX started in 2020, during Covid — when a wave of people began exploring forex and CFDs from home, and the number of questionable brokers and “too-good-to-be-true” offers exploded.
We built TradeFX for one reason: to help you find the broker that actually fits you — with clear reviews, strict criteria, and practical education that cuts through the noise.
Back in 2020, we saw the same pattern again and again: new traders signing up fast, chasing bonuses and leverage, and only discovering the problems later — tricky withdrawals, hidden fees, poor support, or brokers that simply weren’t a good match.
TradeFX became the place we wished existed: a South African-focused hub that reviews brokers using criteria that matter to real traders — and helps you avoid the scams and “fly-by-night” platforms that target beginners.
Broker reviews you can actually use
We review brokers using strict, transparent criteria — so you can compare like-for-like.
Education that builds confidence
We publish guides, tips, and how-to articles based on real trading experience — built to help you make better decisions.
Help you find the right fit (from day one)
We aim to help you match with a broker that fits your trading style, so you can avoid “broker hopping” and start with more clarity.
Our mission is simple: provide clear answers and guide you toward an informed decision when choosing a broker.
Transparency
TradeFX is built for traders — by traders — and we value community feedback.
We don’t feature brokers just for financial gain — we only include brokers after they’ve been through our review process.
How we review brokers
Licensing, protections, and red flags.
Spreads, commissions, swaps, inactivity fees, and the “small print.”
MT4/MT5/web/mobile experience, features, reliability.
Speed, fees, friction points, minimums.
Account types, minimum deposit, suitability for beginners.
Responsiveness and real-world service quality.
a plain-language recommendation (and who should avoid it).
The beginning
TradeFX launched during Covid to help traders choose brokers more safely.
Since then
We’ve grown our review coverage and education library to support smarter decisions.
New look
TradeFX rebranded and launched a refreshed website experience — clearer comparisons, cleaner broker pages, and a stronger focus on “best fit,” not hype.
Now
We’re rolling out the TFX app, bringing the TradeFX experience into a more user-friendly tool with broker matching, rewards, and additional features built around the same mission.
Choose better.
Trade better.
A more user-friendly way to find your broker fit
The TFX app is built to make broker research easier and more interactive — with features like broker matching, a rewards system, and other tools that help you stay on track as you learn and trade.
