HKGX — Hong Kong
GOODWILL GOLD GROUP (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Regulated · No. 050
GWGOLD Review — Overview
Regulation
Offshore regulated
Licence
HKGX · No. 050
Licence status
Regulated
Platforms
MT4
Max. leverage
1:100
Instruments
Precious Metals
Typical spread
As low as 0.5 points
Operating
Est. 2012
Main market
ES
Entity
GOODWILL GOLD GROUP (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Website
Unknown
GWGOLD is a forex & CFD broker based in Hong Kong, established in 2012. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 5.5 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the 5.3/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
GWGOLD's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (HKGX). Offshore regulation is far lighter than tier-1 oversight from bodies like the FCA (UK) or ASIC (Australia): there is usually no compensation scheme, and recovering funds can be difficult if the broker runs into trouble. Treat it with extra caution and verify the licence on the regulator's own register.
GWGOLD provides access to Precious Metals. Published conditions include leverage up to 1:100. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, GWGOLD has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?
Weighted total
6.50
Data completeness
7 of 10 facts verified
70% ×0.85
Trust Score
5.5 / 10
Trust Score history
GWGOLD currently scores 5.5/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Holds a HKGX licence
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Offshore-only regulation with weaker investor protection
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | Precious Metals |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | 1:100 |
| Typical spread | As low as 0.5 points |
| Platforms | MT4 |
| Demo account | Not disclosed |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on GWGOLD
Our analysis · editorial
5.5/10
A mixed risk profile
GWGOLD is regulated in an offshore jurisdiction (HKGX), which offers lighter oversight than tier-1 regimes. Based in Hong Kong, it has been operating for about 14 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 5.5/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Long 14-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports MT4 trading
Watch-outs
- Regulated only in an offshore jurisdiction — weaker investor protection
Bottom line: Proceed with caution: start with a small deposit and test a withdrawal early.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Hong Kong
Operating period
5-10 years
Main market
ES
Licensed entity
GOODWILL GOLD GROUP (HONG KONG) LIMITED
License status
Regulated
Instruments
Precious Metals
Year founded
2012
Frequently asked
Is GWGOLD a safe broker?
GWGOLD scores 5.5 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 5.3 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. It is only offshore-regulated, which means weaker protection. It has no complaints on record with us, though that is not proof of good conduct. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the GWGOLD trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from GWGOLD?
GWGOLD publishes some trading terms, but always confirm withdrawal fees directly. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.