XAU BROKER RATING · v1 · NOVEMBER 2026
Best gold brokers in the United States (2026)
On our 2026 rating for United States residents, the highest scores go to: FOREX.com (76, account held by GAIN Capital Group LLC, CFTC); OANDA (70, account held by OANDA Corporation, CFTC). The score is based on the company that would hold your account in the United States, not the best licence the group holds elsewhere.
- Tier 1–2 company for you
- 2
- Offshore for you
- 0
- Do not accept you
- 22
Data checked: November 2026
Trading gold in the United States: the rules
US residents cannot trade CFDs. Spot forex and metals are only available from firms registered with the CFTC and NFA, and most international brokers do not accept US clients. Gold futures (COMEX GC and the micro MGC) and gold ETFs are the other routes.
Gold broker ratings for United States residents
2 brokers available in United States
- 1
FOREX.com
New Jersey, US · 2001 · NASDAQ: SNEX (StoneX)
Your account would be held by: GAIN Capital Group LLC, CFTC (United States)Tier 1 · strictest Check this licence yourself
MT4MT5TradingViewOwn platform- ⚠ Licences taken from the broker’s legal page; register check pending
A76/100
Trader Voice 86
Provisional
Protection you actually get · 35%
76
Gold trading cost · 25%
Not measured yet
Execution under stress · 15%
Not measured yet
Money in and out · 15%
Not measured yet
Platforms and gold conditions · 10%
75
- 2
OANDA
New York, US · 1996
Your account would be held by: OANDA Corporation, CFTC (United States)Tier 1 · strictest Check this licence yourself
MT4MT5TradingViewOwn platform- ⚠ Licences taken from the broker’s legal page; register check pending
B+70/100
Trader Voice 58
Provisional
Protection you actually get · 35%
68
Gold trading cost · 25%
Not measured yet
Execution under stress · 15%
Not measured yet
Money in and out · 15%
Not measured yet
Platforms and gold conditions · 10%
75
Which licence protects you in the United States
Of the 24 brokers we rate, 2 would open a United States resident's account with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 regulated company, 0 would use a light offshore or registration-only company, and 22 do not accept United States residents.
Account held by a Tier 1–2 regulated company
Local regulators seen in this list: CFTC / NFA
Brokers that do not accept United States residents
Questions people ask
Which gold broker is best in the United States?
On our 2026 rating for United States residents, the highest scores go to: FOREX.com (76, account held by GAIN Capital Group LLC, CFTC); OANDA (70, account held by OANDA Corporation, CFTC). The score is based on the company that would hold your account in the United States, not the best licence the group holds elsewhere.
Is gold and forex trading legal in the United States?
US residents cannot trade CFDs. Spot forex and metals are only available from firms registered with the CFTC and NFA, and most international brokers do not accept US clients. Gold futures (COMEX GC and the micro MGC) and gold ETFs are the other routes.
How many international brokers serve the United States from a local licence?
Of the 24 brokers we rate, 2 would open a United States resident's account with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 regulated company, 0 would use a light offshore or registration-only company, and 22 do not accept United States residents.
How do I check a broker's licence in the United States?
Find the company name on your account agreement (not the brand), then search that exact company on the CFTC / NFA register (https://www.nfa.futures.org/BasicNet/). If the company is not listed, or the licence number belongs to a different company, do not deposit.
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How we rate
Before you open an account
CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Ratings are our opinion, based on the data and rules described in the methodology. They are not investment advice.