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 | 38 | 35% |
| Company age | 72 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 0 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 6 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 45 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 28 | 10% |
| Real-user sentiment | 20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSCA | Derivatives Trading License (EP) | 51105 | South Africa | Regulated |
| Account | Max leverage | Min. deposit | Min. spread | Commission | EA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 1:1000 | -- | From 0.0 | $2.75 per side | ✓ |
| Zero | 1:1000 | -- | From 0.6 | $0 | ✓ |
Across 2 recent Trustpilot reviews, 0% are 1–2 star. The single most common complaint is being unable to withdraw funds (1 reports) — the classic warning sign in forex.
0TotalFX is a forex and CFD broker based in South Africa, with records dating to 2024-09-13. It reports oversight from FSCA.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Guarded.” There are enough red flags that we’d urge caution before depositing.
On Trustpilot, TotalFX holds a real-user score of 3.8/5 across 57 reviews. Withdrawal problems appear 1 times — always test a small withdrawal first.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full TotalFX review