How Many Retail CFD Traders Lose Money? What Brokers Disclose in 2026

Figures current at 2 November 2026. Source: TradeAnswers.

Retail CFD accounts losing money, by broker, 2026
BrokerAccounts losing moneyDisclosure dateSource
Libertex83%July 2026Libertex release, GlobeNewswire
Capital.com (Bahamas entity)79.75%October 2026Broker disclosure, cited by economies.com
XTB74% to 78%July 2026XTB education pages
Pepperstone (UK)73.6%October 2026Broker disclosure, cited by economies.com
FP Markets72.5%May 2026Broker disclosure, cited by BrokerChooser
IG (UK)70%October 2026Broker disclosure, cited by economies.com
CMC Markets (UK)69%October 2026Broker disclosure, cited by economies.com
Saxo66%2026Saxo CFD product page
eToro51% to 55%September 2026eToro risk page
Summary
MeasureValue
Brokers in the study9
Lowest figure51% (eToro, lower end of its range)
Highest figure83% (Libertex)
Average (midpoint used for ranges)71.4%
Median72.5%
Industry range quoted by comparison sitesAbout 52% to 86%

Data maintained by TradeAnswers · updated as the figures change