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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 | 97 | 35% |
| Company age | 45 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 100 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 0 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 45 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 25 | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYSEC | Market Making (MM) | 247/14 | Cyprus | — |
Across 2 recent Trustpilot reviews, 0% are 1–2 star.
0Active across 1 markets (by market presence). Licensing rarely covers all of them — where it isn’t locally licensed, you’re onboarded under an offshore entity with weaker protection.
Market presence: WikiFX SkyEye · complaints: our records · licensing: official registers. Where you’re accepted is set by the broker’s own terms — always confirm before depositing.
iq option is a forex and CFD broker based in Antigua and Barbuda, with records dating to 2022-02-16. It reports oversight from CYSEC.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Severe.” The combination of weak regulation and user complaints means your capital could be at serious risk.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full iq option review
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