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Workshop · Beginner

Choosing a Broker and Trading Platform

A checklist for comparing brokers and platforms: costs, regulation, account types, tools and the questions to ask first.

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What you will learn

  • Compare commissions, spreads and other fees
  • Check a broker's regulation and investor protections
  • Match account type and tools to your plan
  • Practice with a demo account before using real money

Who it is for

Anyone about to open a brokerage account.

Course outline

  1. Module 1: What to compare
    • Fees and spreads
    • Markets and products offered
  2. Module 2: Safety
    • Regulation and investor protection
    • Account and funds security
  3. Module 3: Platforms and tools
    • Charting and order entry
    • Demo accounts

Educational content only. Nothing in this course is investment advice, and trading involves a risk of loss.

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