How to deal with the FXCM trading platform

FXCM, Forex Captial Markets, has provided us with the highest level of service and support for over four years. They will provide you with a demo account to use for training and testing your strategies, the same one you will trade 'live' on. They are regulated by the Commodites Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) (see their web site for details about their FCM status). Their helpfulness and customer service are demonstrated by things like processing account additions and withdraws far more quickly than other firms we have used. You will find them to be friendly and efficient to work with. Their on-line trading platform is easy to install and use. The "spreads" (difference between the bid and ask price) are fair. They charge no per-trade commissions or fees. The execution of trades is very quick, and the on-line reporting is easy to use and comprehensive.