About The CFD Desk

The CFD Desk is an independent publication. We are funded by readers and affiliate commissions—not by broker marketing departments. This means we can say when a platform is slow, when spreads widen without warning, and when a regulator's fine is a signal to stay away.

What we do

• Re-test broker execution quality every quarter using live accounts
• Record spreads at fixed times (London open, NY open, Asian session)
• Surface broker-specific loss percentages—no generic disclaimers
• Disclose every affiliate relationship in the first 200 words

What we don't do

• Accept payment for placement in rankings
• Delete negative reviews at a broker's request
• Recommend offshore brokers to EU/UK retail clients without clear warnings
• Use AI-generated price predictions or trading signals

Editorial policy

All reviews are written by analysts with live trading accounts at the broker in question. Scores are algorithmic where possible (spreads, slippage, fill rate) and editorial where necessary (platform UX, research quality). The full methodology is published and date-stamped.