Research Methodology

All data published on Pulsar Terminal is sourced from official, verifiable channels. We never rely on unverified third-party aggregators.

• Broker regulation status verified directly from official regulatory databases (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, NFA, BaFin, FSCA, DFSA, etc.)
• Trading conditions (spreads, commissions, leverage) collected from broker websites and live trading accounts
• Instrument data sourced from MetaTrader 5 market feeds and verified against exchange reference data
• Prop firm challenge terms and conditions verified from official documentation and pricing pages
• Country-specific regulations cross-referenced with national financial authority publications

Our broker reviews follow a consistent, weighted evaluation framework applied equally to all brokers. No broker receives preferential treatment.

• Regulation & Safety (30%) — Tier-1 vs Tier-2 vs Tier-3 regulators, fund segregation, investor compensation schemes
• Trading Costs (25%) — Spreads, commissions, swap rates, and hidden fees compared against market averages
• Platform & Technology (20%) — MT5 compatibility, execution speed, slippage data, and available instruments
• Account Types & Accessibility (15%) — Minimum deposit, leverage options, account currencies, and deposit/withdrawal methods
• Customer Support (10%) — Response times, available languages, support channels, and resolution quality

Trading strategies and technical indicators are evaluated based on their practical applicability, not theoretical performance.

• Strategy descriptions include clearly defined entry/exit rules, timeframes, and suitable market conditions
• Risk parameters (stop-loss placement, position sizing, risk-reward ratios) are specified for each strategy
• Indicator explanations cover mathematical formulas, default parameters, and common signal interpretations
• Limitations and market conditions where strategies may underperform are explicitly documented
• No hypothetical performance claims — we describe methodology, not guaranteed returns

We use AI technology to assist in content creation while maintaining rigorous human oversight at every stage.

• AI assists with initial research compilation, data formatting, and content structuring
• All AI-generated content is reviewed by our trading research team for factual accuracy
• Financial data points (spreads, regulation status, fees) are verified against primary sources before publication
• Content quality is validated through automated checks for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• AI is never used to fabricate data, create misleading claims, or generate fake reviews

Financial markets evolve constantly. We maintain a regular update cycle to ensure our content remains accurate and relevant.

• Broker regulatory status changes are updated within 7 business days of official announcement
• Trading conditions (spreads, leverage, instruments) are reviewed quarterly against live data
• New brokers and prop firms are added based on market relevance and user demand
• Readers can report inaccuracies via our contact page — corrections are prioritized within 48 hours
• Each page displays a "Last Updated" reference to indicate content freshness

Trust is the foundation of financial content. We maintain strict independence in all our research and recommendations.

• No broker, prop firm, or financial entity pays for rankings or favorable reviews
• Affiliate relationships, when present, are clearly disclosed and never influence editorial content
• Our evaluation methodology is applied consistently — the same criteria for every broker and product
• Pulsar Terminal is our own product — references to it are clearly identified as such
• We do not provide personalized investment advice — our content is educational and informational only