No-nonsense guides to spreads, leverage, regulation and choosing the right broker — written by people who actually open the accounts.

Spreads and commissions are meaningless in isolation. We explain how to calculate the all-in cost per standard lot and compare brokers on the only figure that matters.
Cost analysisWe break down the three broker execution models and their real impact on your trading costs. ECN is not always cheapest.
Cost analysisBeyond spreads and commissions, these seven fees silently drain your account. We quantify each one and show how to avoid them.
Cost analysisSpreads are not fixed throughout the day. We map when EUR/USD spreads are tightest and widest, by session, and explain the mechanics behind each widening event.
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