A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.
| Factor | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation & licensing | 68 | 35% |
| Company age | 22 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 0 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 12 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 45 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 28 | 10% |
| Real-user sentiment | 50 | 8% |
Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.
| Regulator | License type | License No. | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASIC | Market Making (MM) | 305539 | Australia | — |
| Account | Max leverage | Min. deposit | Min. spread | Commission | EA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT4 | 400:1 | 500 usd | EURUSD 1.8-2.0 | -- | ✓ |
| CQGFX | 100:1 | 50000 USD | EURUSD 0-0.4 | -- | ✓ |
Across 2 recent Trustpilot reviews, 100% are 1–2 star.
0DIRECT FX is a forex and CFD broker based in Hong Kong, with records dating to 2017-09-07. It reports oversight from ASIC.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Guarded.” There are enough red flags that we’d urge caution before depositing.
On Trustpilot, DIRECT FX holds a real-user score of 3.2/5 across 1 reviews.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full DIRECT FX review