How KolaTrading Makes Money

The Short Version

Affiliate Commissions — How They Work

When you click a “Visit Broker” or “Open Account” link on KolaTrading and subsequently open a trading account with that broker, we typically receive a commission from the broker. This commission is paid by the broker — not deducted from your account or added to your trading costs in any way.

The commission structure varies by broker and may be structured as a flat fee per account opened, a cost-per-click arrangement, or an ongoing revenue share based on trading activity. We do not disclose individual commission rates as these are subject to confidentiality provisions in our affiliate agreements.

What This Means for You

• You pay nothing extra when using our links — the broker absorbs the commission cost
• The broker’s fees, spreads and conditions are identical whether you arrive via KolaTrading or directly
• Some brokers offer sign-up bonuses or promotions exclusively through affiliate partners — where these exist and are permitted under ASIC rules, we disclose them

What Our Commercial Relationships Do NOT Influence

• Review scores: Brokers with affiliate relationships are scored using the same methodology as brokers without one. A broker paying us a higher commission does not receive a higher score.
• Rankings: Our “Best Broker” lists are ordered by our independent test scores. Brokers cannot pay to be ranked first.
• Negative findings: If we find poor execution, slow withdrawals, a regulatory issue or sustained user complaints, we include it in our review regardless of the commercial relationship. Examples of this approach are visible in our IG Markets review and FP Markets review, where we disclose specific concerns transparently.
• Inclusion: We include brokers we recommend regardless of whether a commercial relationship exists. If a broker merits inclusion based on our testing and we do not have an affiliate arrangement, we still include them.

Other Revenue Sources

In addition to affiliate commissions, KolaTrading may generate revenue from the following:

• Display advertising: We may display contextually relevant advertisements on some pages. These are clearly labelled and do not influence editorial content.
• Sponsored content: Occasionally, brokers may commission educational content or broker profile content. All sponsored content is clearly labelled as such and is subject to our editorial standards — factual accuracy is non-negotiable regardless of who commissioned the content.
• Tools and calculators: Some tools on KolaTrading may carry light affiliate attribution for brokers featured within them.

How to Read Our Reviews With This in Mind

We recommend the following approach when reading KolaTrading reviews:

1. Look at the scores across all six dimensions — not just the overall score. A broker with a high overall score but a low Support score may not be right for someone who needs responsive customer service.
2. Read the “What We Don’t Like” section. This is where we include genuine weaknesses we found in testing.
3. Read the “What Real Users Say” section where available. We include independent user feedback that we did not generate, including negative reviews.
4. Use our reviews as a starting point for your research — not the final word. Open a demo account and test the broker yourself before committing real money.

Questions About Our Commercial Relationships

If you have a question about a specific commercial relationship, or believe our coverage of a broker has been influenced by a commercial arrangement, please contact us at contact@kolatrading.com. We take editorial integrity complaints seriously and will respond within 5 business days.