Tradable Instruments

The Tradable Instruments category evaluates the range and variety of markets available through a broker, including the total number of tradable assets, the number of forex pairs, and asset class diversity.

Sub-Factor	Weight
Total number of tradable assets	40%
Forex pair availability	35%
Asset class diversity	25%

Tradable Instruments Score = Total Asset Score × 40% + Forex Pair Score × 35% + Asset Class Diversity Score × 25%

Total Number of Tradable Assets

Number of Tradable Assets	Score
More than 2,500	5
1,000–2,500	4
500–999	3
300–499	2
Under 300	1

Forex Pair Availability

Number of Currency Pairs	Score
More than 70	5
50–70	4
30–49	3
20–29	2
Under 20	1

Asset Class Diversity

Asset Class Availability	Score
Forex plus six or more additional asset classes	5
Forex plus four or five additional asset classes	4
Forex plus two or three additional asset classes	3
Forex plus one additional asset class	2
Forex only, or very limited non-forex access	1