With e.g. a True ECN broker, average spread on EURUSD is 0.1 pips, but of course you pay a commission per lot traded. Some traders prefer this to trading with a wider spread and no commission.

Low spread broker

Nah... we retail traders are small fry. Whatever the real reasons for these regs, Brexit won't change a thing. If it happens at all of course!..

Breaking: ESMA finalizes new rules to govern leveraged trading

Yep, ICM here too... I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for FCA to change the regulations back after Brexit though. Weren't they looking to bring in something similar years ago but had to wait for ESMA regs instead?

Breaking: ESMA finalizes new rules to govern leveraged trading

Of course not! Anyone who believed that is pretty naive! Haven't they already extended the ban on binaries, even before the initial 3 months has come to an end?

Breaking: ESMA finalizes new rules to govern leveraged trading

Hi DwainUK No Paypal fees when I withdraw from "Paypal Wallet" to "Bank account", I just did it earlier today so definitely know this to be true. My husband has used Paypal for his business in the past and I know they charged him fees then but maybe ...

European Traders - new ESMA regulations!

Hope all's good Gates! Check out this great article by Linda Raschke: url

Looking For A Good Broker

Wow, great advice MrPresident! Lots of useful info

Brokers for Canadians?

That's kind of you to say so Gates. No I don't have a thread, but if I ever do, I'll let you know Happy trading TS

Looking For A Good Broker

For what it's worth, I would advise you to stick to the strategy you like the most, tweak it a bit to make it your own, add your own rules for entry and exit and them delve into the money management and trade psychology side of things. These last 2 ...

Looking For A Good Broker

Yes, love this! Writing in a proper journal with a beautiful pen is so soothing! Also, you can do it anywhere...

Mental and Physical Health in Trading

Yuck! Give me one with sails any day!

Quote of the day - Trader’s oomph!

Yep the big brokers are having to adapt... nothing stays the same after all!

Breaking: ESMA finalizes new rules to govern leveraged trading

Oh I forgot to mention, IC also accepts broker-to-broker deposits. This saves you the time and hassle of moving funds via your bank account if you are just switching brokers. Not sure if you already have an account somewhere else as you say you're ...

Looking For A Good Broker

Great thread Cris, and a sound list of things to consider when trading for a living. Yes, it also amazes me how little this topic is discussed by traders. I suppose it is quite a personal thing but you're right, we all need to make sure we eat well, ...

Mental and Physical Health in Trading

“We first make our habits, then our habits make us.” - John Dryden

Quote of the day - Trader’s oomph!

Hi Gates Welcome to the forum! I'm sure you will get lots of useful information and help from other traders here. In answer to your question, I can only say that I am with IC Markets and I'm very happy with them. Active customer service - yes, live ...

Looking For A Good Broker

That's the plan! But it going to take a bit longer than a few months ... I need to raise enough for 7 x my previous bank. The only advantage I can see to moving back once I have the required funds is the tax-free benefits. I've got plenty of time to ...

UK Spread Betting Brokers

Maybe I'm getting old but I haven't been bitten by the Crypto bug at all (yet...) In fact, give me cold hard cash (or better still something I can barter with!) any day ...

Why open an account with a Crypto based Broker?

Yep, good reason not to have any more than the minimum with any broker. Just because one is risking say 1% of total capital on any one trade, doesn't mean the whole 100% has to be sitting with the broker...

EU is lowering leverage. What now?

These are great! Keep them coming... I would tell myself: "It really doesn't have to be complicated to make money, keep it simple and wait for the right trades".

If you could go back - one Forex thing you'd tell youself?