Trading, from
my side of
the screen.
I write about brokers, binary options, and the small print that’s easy to miss. Here are my reviews, practical explanations, and the questions I’d ask before putting money at risk.
Waiting for a withdrawal? Start here
Binary options first. Forex notes are in preparation; crypto is on my list.
The boring bits matter.
Pull up a chair
What are you trying to figure out?
You don’t need to read everything.
Here’s where I’d start.
My notes, by topic
Pick a question.
Let’s work through it.
Some notes are ready to read; others are still on my list.
I’ve marked which is which.
How binary options work
Contracts, settlement, payouts, and what a demo can tell you.
Read the introductionBrokers & comparisons
Account terms, costs, protections, and clear editorial assessments.
Browse selected researchRisk, payouts & statistics
Check the break-even math and distinguish assumptions from results.
Use the payout calculatorStrategies & market analysis
Strategy rules, indicators, OTC price feeds, testing, and trading psychology.
See the learning outlineSignals, robots & tools
Check result records, timing, permissions, and what a tool actually does.
Start with the evidence checksWithdrawals & account help
Organize a delayed-withdrawal case and understand the next checks.
Build your action planNext on my list: forex, starting with broker checks and account costs.
From the notebook
A few pieces to start with.
Broker review
Quotex Review: Fees, Payouts, and Red Flags Explained
I look at the account rules and protection concerns behind the easy-to-use platform.
Broker review
Pocket Option Review: What New Traders Need to Know
I weigh the platform’s convenience against its account rules, withdrawal concerns, and regulatory protection.
Broker review
IQCent Review: Platform, Payouts and Red Flags Explained
A small starting deposit catches the eye. My review looks at the costs, account rules, and protection limits alongside it.
Trading basics
Binary Options Basics: How They Work, Risks and Regulation
Start with the contract, how the payout works, and what a losing trade costs.
Review methodology
How I Review Brokers
See how I check the evidence, weigh the risks, and reach a verdict.
Trading tool
Check the payout and break-even math.
Change the payout and assumed win rate to see what the numbers imply.
Read the full reviews for my sources, limitations, and verdicts. Each score is out of 10. Check the terms and risks before deciding whether a broker is suitable for you.
A useful reality check
50% wins.
Still losing money?
Try the numbers for yourself. At an 80% payout, winning half your trades still leaves a negative expected result. This little calculator shows why.
One calculation worth doing yourself.Illustrative expected value. Assumes equal stakes, a full stake lost on each loss, no ties, refunds, or fees. Payout is net profit, with the winning stake returned. Your win rate is an assumption, not a forecast.
A little about the person writing
A trader first.
The person behind the notes.
I care about the questions that get awkward after a deposit.
I’m George Garuf. I look at brokers the way I’d want someone to look at a service holding my money: the terms, the costs, the verification rules, and the withdrawal questions.
I write the reviews and explain my reasoning here. You’ll find my opinions alongside the sources and their limits, so you can decide whether you agree.
How I put a review togetherI want the reasoning
to be visible.
- 01
Show what I can check.
Link to the terms, records, and original sources.
- 02
Flag what I can’t verify.
Keep claims, reported experiences, and my assessment distinct.
- 03
Explain the trade-offs.
Give the drawbacks the same attention as the useful features.
- 04
Say where I land.
Give you a clear judgment and the reasons behind it.
