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tastyfx Review 2024

Written by BrokerNotes.co
Fact-checked by Steven Hatzakis, Joey Shadeck
Edited by John Bringans

July 09, 2024

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Trading forex carries a high level of risk. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

tastyfx, IG's brand for U.S. forex traders, delivers an excellent overall trading experience. The broker’s powerful trading tools, exceptional research and education, and strong regulatory protections make it a top-tier choice for traders of all experience levels.

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A broker who gets why you trade.

(Trading forex carries a high level of risk.)

Overall Rating

9.9 / 10

Minimum Deposit

$250.00

Trust Score info

Highly Trusted

Pros and Cons

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Extensive offering of markets and instruments: Traders at tastyfx gain access to 97 forex pairs and over 19,000 tradeable symbols.
Highly Trusted: IG, parent company of tastyfx, is publicly traded (LON: IGG) and regulated by eight Tier-1 jurisdictions.
Great for beginners: The extensive educational resources and award-winning research content make tastyfx a great choice for both beginners and advanced traders.
Competitive pricing: Pricing at tastyfx is competitive, with average spreads that are lower than the industry standard and great discounts for active traders.

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MetaTrader 5 Not Available: Despite its MT4 offering, it lacks support for MetaTrader 5, which has some more advanced features compared to its predecessor.
No Copy Trading: Does not offer copy trading, a con for traders who wish to duplicate trading signals from other investors.

Ratings Summary

Investment Types - 10/10
Commissions & Fees - 9.5/10
Trading platforms - 10/10
Research - 10/10
Mobile Apps - 10/10
Education - 10/10
Overall - 9.9/10

Can I trust tastyfx?

tastyfx, backed by IG, is a highly trusted forex broker for U.S. traders. IG, parent company of tastyfx, is publicly traded (LON: IGG) and regulated in eight Tier-1 jurisidictions, including ASIC, the CFTC, and the FCA. The broker's Trust Score of 99 is the highest rating in the entire ForexBrokers.com database, underscoring its long-standing reliability in the industry.

tastyfx is currently licensed and/or authorised by the following regulatory bodies:

Tier-1 Regulators - Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC), Japanese Financial Services Authority (JFSA), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Markets Authority (FMA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and regulated in the European Union via the MiFID passporting system
Tier-2 Regulators - Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Tier-3 Regulators - None
Tier-4 Regulators - Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA)

Is tastyfx good for beginners?

Yes, tastyfx is a great choice for beginners. Though tastyfx doesn't yet have the full range of content available with the IG Academy, it remains a leader in the educational category. Its extensive, comprehensive educational resources are great for U.S. forex traders who are new to the foreign exchange markets. Its research offerings deliver high-quality information about financial markets for traders of all experience levels. Trading platforms at tastyfx are powerful but intuitively designed, making for a low barrier for entry for newcomers to the forex world.

Feature	tastyfx
Education (Forex or CFDs) info	Yes
Client Webinars info	Yes
Videos - Beginner Trading Videos info	Yes
Videos - Advanced Trading Videos info	Yes
Investor Dictionary (Glossary) info	Yes

tastyfx commissions and fees summary

Trading costs at tastyfx aren't the best in the industry, but the broker still snagged a Best in Class rating for Commissions & Fees at ForexBrokers.com. Though we wouldn't necessarily label tastyfx as a discount broker, the average spread for the EUR/USD pair came to 0.98, which is better than the industry average (it's worth noting that – just like with most forex brokers – spreads during low-liquid times can be higher than normal). tastyfx also offers active trader pricing and additional discounts through its Forex Direct account type.

tastyfx trading platforms and tools

tips_and_updates Did you know? Trading platforms comparison

Of the 60+ brokers reviewed on BrokerNotes, 64% offer a proprietary platform, 100% offer a web platform, 91% offer a desktop platform, 11% offer cTrader, 14% offer ZuluTrade, 81% offer MetaTrader 4, and 64% offer MetaTrader 5.

tastyfx delivers an industry-leading suite of proprietary trading platforms, including an award-winning mobile trading experience. The broker's web platform comes loaded with powerful features and weaves usability into the overall platform experience, making it a great choice for beginner forex traders. Charting at tastyfx is excellent; the broker offers ProRealTime, a third-party platform that offers advanced charting with nearly 100 indicators. tastyfx also offers the immensely popular MetaTrader 4 platform.

Trading platforms offered: tastyfx provides an excellent proprietary platform suite along with MetaTrader 4 and other specialty third-party platforms.

Trading tools: Offers a range of trading tools including advanced charting and automated trading options.

Copy trading: Does not offer copy or social trading.

Feature	tastyfx
Virtual Trading (Demo) info	Yes
Proprietary Platform info	Yes
Desktop Platform (Windows) info	Yes
Web Platform info	Yes
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) info	Yes
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) info	No
DupliTrade info	No

tastyfx trading platform screenshots

Tastyfx IG US has changed its name to Tastyfx landing page web.

Mobile trading apps at tastyfx

tastyfx offers excellent mobile trading applications, highly rated for functionality and user experience.

Feature	tastyfx
Android App info	Yes
Apple iOS App info	Yes
Mobile Economic Calendar info	Yes
Mobile Alerts - Basic Fields info	Yes
Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info	Yes
Mobile Watchlist info	Yes

tastyfx mobile app screenshots

How do I open an account with tastyfx?

Visit the tastyfx website and click on the 'OPEN A LIVE ACCOUNT' button.
Complete the application form with personal details.
Verify your identity by uploading required documents.
Fund your account through one of the accepted payment methods.
Start trading after your account is activated.

What can I trade at tastyfx?

tastyfx offers a significant range of trading options with 97 available forex pairs and 19,537 tradeable symbols, which is considerably higher than the industry average of 3,623 symbols.

Feature	tastyfx
Tradeable Symbols (Total) info	19537
Forex Pairs (Total) info	97
Social Trading / Copy Trading info	No
Cryptocurrency (Physical) info	No
Cryptocurrency (Derivative) info	Yes
Spread Betting info	Yes

tastyfx research screenshots

Tastyfx research newsroom article detail.

Account funding at tastyfx

Traders at tastyfx can deposit funds via debit card, wire transfer or bank transfer (Automated Clearing House (ACH)).

Feature	tastyfx
Visa/Mastercard (Credit/Debit) info	Yes
Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes
PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes
Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info	No
Neteller (Deposit/Withdraw) info	No

About tastyfx

As part of the IG Group, under IG US Holdings LLC, tastyfx and its affiliates (including tastytrade and tastylive) were acquired by IG in 2021 for over $1 billion in cash and equity as part of the terms of the tastytrade deal. IG has since rebranded its U.S. forex operations under the tastyfx brand, while its futures-related activities in the U.S. remain under its affiliate tastytrade.

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