I use BelforFX. They've been very kind and helpful, especially since I don't have much experience. Works well, quick execution and fast customer support. I like them.
which alpari are you using? is alpari uk issue sorted out already?
I've just started with this broker. I opened Classic account - it feels safer with it. Also they offer the account with floating spreads which is for traders who like risk. Maybe I will try it too after a while. The first impression that broker gives is quite a good one. I was interested with withdawal issue because faced the problem with other brokers when you have hindrances in withdrawal. FreshForex proves in practice what they state on their website - I received money on my card in 10 minutes.
I was using Alpari International Limited. That't true about Alpari UK, it is a bunkrupt.
I trade with ironfx. I use to trade with a few brokers but have stayed with this one mainly because I enjoy the platforms and products they offer and keep bringing out. I am currently using one of their platforms called multi asset trader and it's just perfect for stock trading and cfd's. Wide variety of different stocks that I haven't found on any other platform.
Hi Fischer, it really depends on what is important to you. When i started trading I wasn't interested in forex, but since I couldn't find any broker with many stocks and shares i decided to go to forex. Now that I have this platform I can trade in lots of different cfd's like stocks from many countries, commodities, indices etc. Yeah it is $2500 but anyone that wants to be a bit serious with trading knows how much they need to invest. It is perfect for me. At the end of the day I think they have free demo's you can use. It might be an idea to try the demo first and then make your decision.
I started using FF the previous month and I really like trading with them. Withdrawal within 10 minutes, polite support service, no minimum deposits, always profitable bonuses... Just a pleasure to work with them.
2500 is quite big I mean for starters, thats a painful amount to burn. but if one is serious about trading yeah i guess it can be quite acceptable as long as they know what they are doing.
that's more than enough as starter. I start my ECN with 300 USD at tickmill account. never put for such amount at first deposit, I use their minimum amount for test deposit. no need to rush, put the minimum ask their support any important question, and made couple of withdrawal to see how their payment method works. I also had these step before raise my deposit amount.
The think is that the minimum amount to open an Ironfx account is $500 but only for the multi asset platform require this $2500 deposit. I think the reason is that they are targeting experienced traders mostly with this product. But it is nice that you have the option to test it with a demo account at least.