Updated September 15, 2026
Methodology
How CloudSpeed handles broker data, rebates, spreads, net trading cost estimates, and broker scoring limits.
This methodology explains how CloudSpeed displays broker comparison data and what the numbers can and cannot mean.
Broker data
Broker facts are primarily handled from CloudSpeed's current broker data source and publicly available broker terms. Missing fields are not inferred.
Costs and rebates
The comparison estimate is spread cost plus commission minus eligible rebate for the displayed account and instrument. It excludes swaps, slippage, currency conversion and funding fees. Confirm whether commission is per side or round-turn. Missing instruments are not filled with prices from another account.
Regulation and accounts
Regulation, entities, platforms, deposits, withdrawals, leverage, and account types are shown for comparison. Users should verify the official broker entity and local eligibility.
Scoring system
Weights are regulation 30%, cost 30%, execution 15%, transparency 10%, tools 10% and risk model 5%. Missing sub-scores currently default to 6/10; this is an implementation default, not verified evidence. Scores are comparison aids, not safety certifications. Sponsored placement may affect listing order independently of the score.
Comparison results
Comparison pages organize available broker fields side by side. A lower estimated cost or higher rebate does not mean a broker is suitable for every trader.
Limitations
CloudSpeed does not claim to run live execution tests, slippage studies, rejection-rate tests, or account audits unless a page explicitly provides verifiable records.