Broker safety · The desk explainer
Most broker comparison sites earn a commission, which is fine if they are honest about it and still list the watch-outs. Here is how to judge which broker review sites to actually trust.
What a trustworthy broker site does
- Discloses its affiliate relationships openly
- Names the entity and regulator you can verify
- Lists watch-outs, not just the upside
- Shows a method, not a mystery score
- Updates and dates its pages
What a weak site does
- Hides how it is paid
- Ranks by commission, not by fit
- Gives only positives
- Uses the same copy on every broker
- Never mentions a downside
The desk’s position
The KenMacro desk earns a commission on a few brokers and says so on every page. It also publishes its Route Checked method and the honest watch-out for each broker. Judge any site by whether it does the same.
FAQ
Which broker review sites can I trust?
Trust sites that disclose how they are paid, name verifiable entities, list watch-outs, and show a method. Be wary of sites that only show positives.
Do broker review sites get paid?
Most earn a commission when you open an account. That is normal, the test is whether they are honest about it and still publish the watch-outs.