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SEC

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission / FINRA

United States

Tier 1 - strictest

What the SEC does

US securities regulator working alongside FINRA to oversee broker-dealers serving American investors.

Protections for traders

  • SIPC protection up to USD 500,000 for securities
  • Strict net-capital and disclosure rules
  • FINRA supervision of sales conduct

Best SEC-regulated brokers

Ranked by BrokaBoy score, with ties listed alphabetically.

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Interactive Brokers

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Global multi-asset broker for serious investors

Min Dep
$0
Spread
0.1 pips
Leverage
1:30

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