Stratos is the brand name for the retail trading operations of the FXCM Group, a global provider of online foreign exchange (forex) trading, CFD trading, and related services. Founded in 1999, the group aims to provide global traders with access to the world's largest and most liquid markets. Through its platforms, including Trading Station and MetaTrader 4, clients can trade on indices, commodities, shares, and cryptocurrencies. The company emphasizes a "Client First, Trader Driven" approach, offering educational tools and what it describes as transparent execution.