Transparency
How ShaFX operates, how money flows, and what we do and do not do. No hidden incentives.
What ShaFX is
- A trader infrastructure platform: cashback, calculators, broker comparison, education, journaling.
- A research and editorial publisher under the brand "ShaFX Research Desk".
- An introducing-broker / affiliate partner of multiple international brokers.
What ShaFX is NOT
- Not a broker. We do not custody funds or execute trades.
- Not a financial adviser, investment manager, or portfolio service.
- Not a paid signals service. We do not sell entries, exits, or "VIP" predictions.
- Not a copy-trading or account-management service.
- Not an EA / robot vendor. We do not sell automated systems.
How money flows
When a trader opens a broker account through a tracked ShaFX link, the broker pays us a commission (one-time, per-lot, revenue-share, or a combination). We share the majority of that commission back to the trader as cashback. The remainder funds platform operations, the research desk, infrastructure, and the rewards program.
We do not take money from your trading account. Cashback is paid from the IB commission pool, not from broker spreads taken from your trades.
Our promises
- No fake testimonials. Every review on this site is from a real submission. Moderated, but never fabricated.
- No fake screenshots. Payout proofs are uploaded by admin from real records, with personal data redacted.
- No fake broker partnerships. Brokers listed without partnership are clearly distinguished from those with one.
- No guaranteed-profit claims. Anywhere on the site.
- No suppressed risk warnings. Risk warnings are required, not optional.
Methodology & standards
- Cashback methodology — how rebates are calculated, accrued, and paid
- Broker comparison methodology — how brokers are scored
- Education standards — editorial principles for content
- ShaFX Research Desk — who publishes content and how
Live numbers
Reporting concerns
Found something on this site that doesn't match this transparency page? Contact us with details. We treat reports seriously and document them in our internal audit log.