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MF Global Markets is a leading provider of financial services and online trading solutions, offering individuals and institutions, the ability to trade the following products: Forex Futures Options Contracts for Difference

Since 1989 CMC Markets has been at the forefront of trading innovation and their stated mission is to be the world’s leading online financial services business. The staff at CMC Markets are both knowledgeable and passionate, and they have a corporate culture that champions not just innovation but also personal responsibility. They are always working to deliver exceptional service to their customers. Technology is a key component of the vision and it serves to meet the commitment to provide the best trading experience. Customers demand fast order execution, precision pricing, and access to the most liquid markets, and CMC Markets tries their best to provide all of this, and more. They listen to customers to ensure that they deliver what is needed and required for more efficient and successful trading. Tighter spreads, enhanced risk management, bigger and better charting tools, customizable margins and many other powerful features all make the next generation trading platform what it has evolved into.

iFOREX is an international grouping of Forex companies started in 1996 by a group of forex dealers and bankers to provide access to the currency markets. In 2004, with an existing client base of thousands of traders, the multilingual internet-based trading platform FXNet Trader was launched. Since that time, iFOREX has increased its number of customers to tens of thousands, and currently generates trading volume of hundreds of billions annually. At present, iFOREX employs hundreds of staff in offices located in the major financial centers around the world including Barcelona, Frankfurt, Moscow, Bucharest, Budapest and Athens. iFOREX provides currency traders the choice of two user-friendly online trading platforms (web based and a downloadable trading station), constantly updated financial news and 24-hour support during trading days. Clients of iFOREX are thus able to conduct trades whenever they choose, using the system most suited to them while receiving instant professional support when needed.

ActivTrades offers a broad range of trading products. With the powerful, highly respected and widely popular MetaTrader 4 platform you have the ability to trade over 40 currency pairs in the Forex market plus gold, silver, oil, indices and other commodities. ActivTrades also offers Direct Market Access (DMA) to the world’s major futures exchanges with your choice of several market leading platforms including Ninja Trader, Pro-Mark, J-Trader and Strategy Runner. Forex trading is extremely competitive and precise with 5 digit pricing, spreads from just 1.6 pips for the EUR/USD and high maximum leverage available at 1:400. Money management can be carefully controlled by trading Minilots and Microlots, this means your risk is exclusively under your control. Our trading execution systems are fully automated, this means No Dealing Desk and hence no human intervention to your trading and better execution of your trades. Futures accounts for both private and institutional investors take advantage of low commissions, but still maintain high levels of customer service. Reduced intraday margins allow traders to exercise their preferred strategies and maximize their trading potential.

FXPro is a rapidly expanding online forex industry leader in the fast growing retail currency market with a truly global attitude and 24/5 multilingual customer support. FXPro delivers its services to an expanding network of representative offices serving an internationally diversified client base with a comprehensive product set. With the most popular currency trading platform and a well thought of global brand, FxPro is becoming a first choice for clients who desire user-friendly market access through a highly customizable superior trading infrastructure. FxPro is continually looking for way to add value for its clients and stakeholders, while never losing sight of the core values, ethical principles and sound business judgment which has defined FxPro’s culture and track record of success.

Exto Capital has developed a trading environment where clients have access to the most sophisticated trading platforms, real time financial data and transparent trading conditions. Its commitment to providing broad based and innovative trading technology, deep liquidity, fair dealing practices, and top tier customer service recommends Exto Capital as a good partner for serious currency trading. Its secure trading environment and excellent trading conditions have made Exto Capital a top choice of many institutions and hedge funds. Exto Capital is dedicated to the best standards of integrity, security and customer capital safety as a key driver for all their activities. Customer funds are held in separate Customer Funds bank accounts. Funds are withdrawn from these accounts only as a direct result of customers’ trading activities or customers’ requests for withdrawal.

FXCM Micro provides access to the currency markets with as little capital as $50, making FXCM Micro a perfect account option for new traders. Micro accounts give you the flexibility and convenience of trading with small (1K) lots, competitive spreads and FXCM’s No Dealing Desk Forex execution. With a minimum deposit of $50 and access to small (1K lot) trades, FXCM Micro makes learning to trade in the forex market viable without taking large risks. Small trade sizes can help reduce risk by minimizing market exposure. In most cases, you can limit your cost per pip to about $0.10.

FXD24 offers 24-hour online trading 5 days a week in the forex market either by Internet or through a phone desk. Some benefits of currency trading through FXD24 include: Foreign currency hedging Capital management Quality analytical support for the company’s customers Customers receive 24-hour technical support and market listings in real-time The FXD24 trading platforms allow both retail and professional traders who create profits by receiving short term profit, as well as managers of large investment funds, who strive to increase the share of overseas investment by utilizing the advantages of foreign exchange trading. FXD24 serves both speculative and strategic investors in more than 50 countries around the world.

FXT Swiss has been online for 3 years so they must be doing something right. I personally found their website to be very scant in information about the company, its products and services and the trading regulations and execution. This doesn’t say the company isn’t legitimate, but with over 200 online forex brokers to choose from I don’t want to be bothered with a company that isn’t completely detailed in their offerings right up front. Other online brokers can give you all the details you need to make a decision and that’s what I expect in this day and age. Plus they don’t accept U.S. citizens as customers and I am a U.S. citizen.

Apex FX Trading is part of a global business group who provide trading in the currency and derivatives markets. With Apex FX Trading, both retail and institutional traders have the knowledge they are trading with a market maker committed to providing transparent pricing and the best trade executions possible. With more than 40 years of combined financial market experience, the shareholders, directors and executives of Apex FX Trading offers expertise in both leveraged foreign exchange products and Contracts for Difference. This depth of experience, along with the demonstrated skill to successfully manage a 24×6 business with solid risk management, instills in our clients a high level of confidence.