Friday, September 2, 2016

Forex Brokers Guide

In the first step, you will go through some of the main questions you need to ask yourself when reviewing different brokers.  Then you will take a look at different brokers and their available features. We have put together a comparison guide by taking some of the most frequently asked questions across the internet, and surveyed some of the most frequently asked about brokers out there, so that you don't have to. A tried and tested way of carrying foreign exchange in Ahmedabad overseas. Money Changer cheques are widely accepted globally as a mode of payment. It is always worthwhile taking some of your foreign exchange in Money Changer in Ahmedabad's cheques as it is a great backup to cash and cards.

Step 1: Do your research

Before comparing brokers, do you know what to look for? No? Well, here are a few of the main questions you should ask yourself:
  1. Is this broker registered with any regulating authorities? Check to see if your broker of choice is registered with the National Futures Association (NFA) or Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) if they're based in the US. If the broker is based in the United Kingdom, check with the Financial Service Authority (FSA). If the broker isn't registered with any of these or any other recognized regulating firm, then you may want to think twice before signing up with them.
  2. Dealing Desk or Non-Dealing Desk broker? Does the broker offer fixed or non-fixed spreads? How wide are the spreads? These questions are more significant to those traders who like to take quick profits on a few pips. Large and/or variable spreads can cut into the profits of this type of trading strategy.
  3. How much or how little leverage will a broker give you?  We highly recommend you review "Leverage the Killer" before deciding on how much leverage would be suitable for your trading style. The phrase, "Less is More," can save every newbie
  4. Of course, you’re not going to start trading with real money right away, right? Well, when you do having a winning strategy and you are ready to trade live; knowing how much risk capital you have to start with makes a big difference. If you have $2000 or less to start with then you probably want to start trading "micro" lots. Not every broker has this feature.
  5. Does this broker credit or debit daily rollover interest? Some brokers either do both, deduct interest, or neither.  This information is important for traders who hold positions overnight.
  6. Does this broker offer premium services such as charting, news feeds, and market commentary? How important are premium services to my trading?

Step 2: Open demo accounts and ask questions. 

Pick at least two brokers that fit most of your criteria and open up demo accounts. Trade-in different market environments. Learn all the different features of each trading platform. If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask. Many brokers have excellent customer service support and would be happy to answer your questions.
Most demo trading platforms are very similar to their live counterparts, but not exactly the same. There may be a difference in speed of execution, slippage, and platform reliability (most of the time live accounts are more reliable than demo accounts). When you do have your strategy down and you are ready to move to a live account, start off small, test the waters, and see if this particular broker will suit your trading needs.

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