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    Broker Rating Min. deposit Regulation Best for
    PepperstoneTop pick ★★★★★ 4.9 £0 FCA Forex, CFDs
    IC Markets ★★★★★ 4.8 £200 ASIC / CySEC Low spreads
    eToroPopular ★★★★☆ 4.4 £50 FCA / CySEC Stocks, crypto
    XM Group ★★★★☆ 4.3 £5 CySEC / ASIC Beginners

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