Before trading Forex you need to set up an account with a Forex broker. So what exactly is
a broker? In simplest terms, a broker is an individual or a company that buys and sells
orders according to the trader's decisions. Brokers earn money by charging a commission
or a fee for their services.
You may feel overwhelmed by the number of brokers who offer their services online.
Deciding on a broker requires a little bit of research on your part, but the time spent will
give you insight into the services that are available and fees charged by various brokers.
IS THE FOREX BROKER REGULATED?
When selecting a prospective Forex broker, find out with which regulatory agencies it is
registered with. The Forex market is labelled as an “unregulated” market, and it basically
is. Regulation is typically reactive, meaning only after you’ve been bamboozled out of your
entire savings will something be done.
In the United States a broker should be registered as a Futures Commission Merchant
(FCM) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a NFA member. The
CFTC and NFA were made to protect the public against fraud, manipulation, and abusive
trade practices.
You can verify Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registration and NFA
membership status of a particular broker and check their disciplinary history by phoning
NFA at (800) 621‐3570 or by checking the broker/firm information section (BASIC) of NFA's
Among the registered firms, look for those with clean regulatory records and solid
financials. Stay away from non‐regulated firms!
The NFA is stepping up their efforts in educating investors about retail Forex trading.
They’ve created a brochure fit for a Pulitzer Prize called, "Trading in the Retail Off-
Exchange Foreign Currency Market”. The NFA recommends you read it before taking the
Forex plunge.
They’ve also developed a Forex Online Learning Program, an interactive self‐directed
program explaining how retail Forex contracts are traded, the risks inherent in Forex
trading and steps individuals should take before opening a Forex account. Both the
brochure and the online learning program are available at no charge to the public.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Forex is a 24‐hour market, so 24‐hour support is a must! Can you contact the firm by phone,
email, chat, etc.? Do the reps seem knowledgeable? The quality of support can vary
drastically from broker to broker, so be sure to check them out before opening an account.
Here’s a good tip: choose several online brokers and contact their help desks. Seeing how
quickly they respond to your questions can be key in gauging how they will respond to your
needs. If you don't get a speedy reply and a satisfactory answer to your question, you
certainly wouldn't want to trust them with your business. Just be aware that as in other
types of businesses, pre‐sales service might be better than post‐sales service.
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