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How ShaFX Makes Money

An honest revenue explanation. No spin.

Short version: Brokers pay us when you open an account through a ShaFX link. We share most of that money back with you as cashback. We keep a margin to run the platform.

Where the money comes from

ShaFX is an introducing broker (IB) and affiliate partner of multiple international forex / CFD brokers. When a trader opens a real account through a tracked ShaFX referral link, the broker pays us a commission. The commission can be:

  • Per-lot rebate — a fixed dollar amount per traded lot, paid daily / weekly / monthly
  • Revenue share — a percentage of the broker's revenue from the client
  • One-off bounty — a flat amount on first deposit or first lot
  • Hybrid — combinations of the above

The exact structure depends on the broker, the trader's country, the account type, and the contract between ShaFX and that broker.

Where the money goes

For every dollar of partner commission ShaFX receives on a tracked account:

  • The majority is returned to the trader as cashback.
  • A portion funds platform infrastructure: hosting, security, dashboard development, support.
  • A portion funds the editorial team and research desk that publishes broker reviews and educational content.
  • A portion funds the rewards / loyalty program (gifts, milestones, prizes).
  • A portion is profit margin for the company.

What we do NOT take money from

  • We never charge users a subscription, listing fee, or "VIP" upgrade fee.
  • We never deduct anything from your trading account or your deposits.
  • We never sell user data or trading data to third parties.
  • We never accept payment to remove negative information from a broker review.
  • We never accept payment to fabricate testimonials.

Why this matters

Because we are paid per-lot by brokers, our incentive is for traders to keep using brokers — not to lose accounts. Cashback aligns the incentive: a trader who reduces their effective trading cost is more likely to survive longer in the market, which is good for both the trader and the long-term economics of the platform.

That alignment also has a limit. Cashback can reduce cost; it cannot eliminate trading risk, and we will never pretend otherwise. The ShaFX position is consistent: trade smart, manage risk, and treat cashback as a cost-reduction layer — not a profit guarantee.

Sponsored placement

Some broker positions in tables, "featured" badges, or homepage carousels reflect a paid commercial relationship. Where placement is sponsored, we disclose it. Expert scoring, regulator information, and risk warnings are not for sale at any price.

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