Affiliate Disclosure
Full transparency about how we earn commissions and maintain editorial independence.
What Are Affiliate Links?
TradeScope participates in affiliate marketing programs offered by trading platforms, brokers, and investment apps. This means we earn a commission when you click on certain links on our site and open an account or make a purchase.
Affiliate links allow us to fund our research, testing, and content creation while keeping the Site free for readers. This is a standard practice in the online publishing industry.
How Affiliate Marketing Works
You Click a Link
When you click a link to a trading platform on our site, you're sent to that platform's website. A tracking cookie is stored in your browser.
You Open an Account
If you decide to open an account or make a deposit, the platform tracks this action using the cookie.
We Earn a Commission
The platform pays us a commission (typically a percentage of your deposit or a flat fee). This comes at no extra cost to you.
You Pay the Same Price
You pay the exact same fees whether you use our link or go directly to the platform. The commission does not increase your costs.
Our Editorial Independence
We maintain strict editorial independence. Our reviews, ratings, and recommendations are based on:
- Fee structures and total cost of trading
- Execution speed and order quality
- Platform stability and uptime
- Regulatory compliance (SEC, FINRA, FCA, ASIC)
- Customer support quality and response times
- Mobile app functionality
Commission rates have zero influence on our ratings. Many of our top-rated platforms actually pay lower commissions than alternatives.
Which Links Are Affiliate Links?
As a general rule, any link that sends you to a trading platform, broker, or investment app is likely an affiliate link. This includes:
- Links within platform reviews and comparison pages
- "Visit Site" or "Open Account" buttons
- Platform logos and images that link to their websites
- Links in blog posts and articles
We clearly disclose affiliate relationships throughout the site. Links to non-commercial resources (e.g., SEC.gov, regulatory databases) are not affiliate links.
We Do Not Accept Paid Reviews
TradeScope has a strict policy:
- We never accept payment to write reviews or influence our ratings.
- We never guarantee positive coverage in exchange for affiliate partnerships.
- Platforms cannot buy their way into our top recommendations.
If a platform has poor execution quality, high fees, or weak regulatory compliance—we will say so, regardless of commission rates.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
We may participate in affiliate programs offered by platforms in the following categories:
Stock Trading Platforms
Brokers offering stocks, ETFs, and options trading
Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Platforms for buying, selling, and trading crypto
Forex Brokers
Foreign exchange trading platforms
Investment Apps
Robo-advisors, passive investing, and retirement accounts
How This Business Model Benefits You
No paywalls: All our reviews, comparisons, and educational content are free.
Thorough testing: We open real accounts, deposit funds, and execute actual trades—not demo accounts.
Frequent updates: We monitor platforms monthly and flag fee changes, outages, or regulatory issues immediately.
No extra cost: You pay the same fees whether you use our links or not.
Common Questions
Q: Does the commission affect your rankings?
A: No. We rank platforms based on fees, execution quality, regulatory compliance, and platform features. Commission rates do not influence our ratings.
Q: Do I pay more if I use your affiliate links?
A: No. You pay the exact same fees whether you use our link or go directly to the platform.
Q: Can platforms pay to be featured?
A: No. We never accept payment for reviews or rankings. All reviews are based on our independent testing and analysis.
Q: How can I trust your reviews?
A: We test platforms with real money, verify fee information with official broker documentation, and check regulatory status with government databases. Our reputation depends on accuracy.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
We're happy to provide additional transparency. Contact us anytime.
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