Editorial assessment of a provider
Summarizes evidence discussed in the review, such as regulation or operating history, pricing, platforms, transparency, education and target-user fit.
Two different scores, two different purposes
Fit against the visitor's stated priorities
Ranks eligible providers using the visitor's country, experience, objective, platform preference, starting stage and primary priority.
Core editorial criteria
| Criterion | What TVG examines |
|---|---|
| Regulation or operating framework | Relevant licensed entities for brokers; operating history and rule framework for prop firms. |
| Costs and conditions | Indicative spreads, commissions, challenge fees, reset terms and other published charges. |
| Platforms and execution environment | Platform availability, market access and practical workflow compatibility. |
| Transparency | Clarity of agreements, eligibility, withdrawals, payouts, restrictions and material risks. |
| Education and support | Learning resources, documentation and support routes available to the target user. |
| Target-user fit | Whether the offering appears aligned with beginner, active, copy-trading, futures or funding objectives. |
How the Advisor ranks matches
Each answer adds weighted points to providers in the TVG research database. Regional eligibility is applied first. Remaining scores are normalized into comparison bands. A higher match means the provider aligns with more of the visitor's stated priorities—not that it is safer or more profitable.
Important: Exact percentages are compatibility indicators within the TVG model. They are not probabilities. Visitors must independently verify the current legal entity, country eligibility, fees, terms and risks directly with the provider.
Affiliate independence and disclosure
Some links may earn Trade Vantage Global a commission. Commercial relationships do not remove the requirement to include weaknesses, restrictions and risk disclosures. Provider availability in the Advisor may also be limited by the research and commercial links currently available to TVG.
Review and update policy
Scores are editorial snapshots based on the evidence and terms available when a page was reviewed. They should be revisited when regulation, ownership, pricing, platforms, payout rules, eligibility or other material conditions change.
Use the methodology in practice
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