http://www.forex-rateit.com/ 9362-142 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/gallant-capital-markets.html Gallant Capital Markets is a leading forex trading platform that caters to the needs of both private and institutional traders. GCMFX enables traders to utilize its proprietary Straight-Through-Processing technology; thus, providing excellent liquidity and access to a wide suite of sophisticated trading tools. Some other key features of Gallant Capital Markets are: Ease of Application Opening a live account with GCMFX is swift and easy. The site’s design is clean and the application form itself is simple, making it easy to finish the requisite steps within minutes. The application process entails submitting a one-page form with a valid ID, which can be driver’s license, passport, state ID or the voter registration card. Multiple Trade Options In addition to the 60-days demo account, GCMFX offers three different account types. These accounts offer variable spreads, and can be funded in six currencies- USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, CAD and HKD. The spreads on standard accounts start at 0.5 pips. For the mini accounts it begins at 1 pip. Traders who make a deposit of $50,000 can make use of spreads starting at 0.2 pips. Gallant Capital Markets offers 47 currency pairs, making it an ideal choice for traders who seek to branch out of the majors and invest in exotics. Customer Support GCMFX’s customer support center offers 13 different ways to get in touch with the company’s executive. Phone support is provided in eight country codes. Traders can also choose to send emails, directed to the relevant department, to get the quickest responses. Gallant Capital Markets offers live chat 24/5. General inquiries are entertained between 9am to 5 pm EST, while emergency trading questions are addressed at all times. Superior Trade Assistance GCMFX offers an incredible collection of Expert Advisor (EA) scripts. These can be directly downloaded from the website, and their configuration and installation process is fairly easy. Gallant Capital Markets also updates its news regularly, unlike some other broker websites. All the news stories and technical analysis are collated in a single list. While this may make it tedious to find relevant content, it can be beneficial as it forces the traders to get a wider view of the markets. New traders can also take advantage of GCMFX’s Trading Handbook, which contains a comprehensive explanation of the trade process. Finally, Gallant Capital Markets maintains multiple payment options, including credit cards, wire transfer and MoneyBookers. This facilitates much easier trade execution. ]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 2659-138 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/marketscom.html Markets.com serves clients from more than 100 countries, and is operational in 15 languages. Currently, it has offices in UK, France, Germany, Poland, Romania and Russia. Boasting of 100% client growth, Markets.com received the Fastest Growing Broker Award in 2010. Some key benefits of opening an account with Markets.com are: Comprehensive Trading Support Services The Markets.com website is well-designed, with clearly marked informative and easy navigation. The website has a comprehensive range of basic educational material to aid new traders to foreign exchange. It covers everything from trading basics to fundamental and technical analysis. Novice traders can also take the benefits of a free demo account for one month, with $100,000 demo money. For more experienced traders, Markets.com offers information on different technical analysis methods, which covers topics like support and resistance, chart types, chart patterns, Elliott Wave Theory and Fibonacci retracements. Convenient Deposits and Withdrawals Markets.com has flexible account deposit options. Traders can transfer funds through debit or credit cards, including any MasterCard, Visa or Diners' Club card. It is also open to wire transfers and other local transfer options (with prior agreement between the firm and the client. Withdrawal of funds is initiated after the client submits a form to Markets.com. Credit card withdrawals take place instantly, while other mediums may take a maximum of 3 days. No commission is charged by the broker for the deposit and withdrawal process. Friendly and Accessible Customer Support Markets.com maintains an excellent customer support system, which is available in 25 countries with local phone numbers for easier access. In addition to hosting the live chat functionality on the website, the multi-lingual staff of markets.com responds to customer queries promptly around-the-clock on all business days. Finally, Markets.com ensures compliance with forex standards as it is regulated by two regulatory bodies- UK's FSA and CySec of Cyprus. Moreover, Markets.com takes strict measures to keep client account and personal information secure, by using advanced data protection techniques, such as SSL and robust firewalls. ]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0000 2420-135 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/hy-markets.html HY Markets has its head office in London, and branch offices in Dubai and Hong Kong. It deals in about 13 currency pairs, with pip values as low as 3 pips for certain majors. Additionally, traders can invest in oil, gas, metals, stocks and commodities with HY Markets. Maximum Leverage of 200:1 is offered on all account types. Some other key features of HY Markets are: Multiple Account Types It offers three types of accounts: • Mini- This requires a minimum deposit of $50 and the minimum trade size is 2,000 units. • Standard- The minimum deposit required is $750, and the smallest executable trade size is 10,000 units. • Premium- This account can be accessed with a minimum deposit of $2,500 and trade size of 100,000 units. Advanced Online Trading Platform One of the most notable features of the HY Markets service is their easy-to-use online trading platform. The web-based platform integrates charting, live tradable prices, market commentary and real-time news. Complex account information can be viewed in an all-in-one revolutionary interface. You can also start trading within 5 minutes. Comprehensive Product Offering Most online trading platforms provide just forex trading, HY Markets’ clients can take advantage of a comprehensive product offering, which can be traded with a single account. This access to different markets enables traders to take advantage of diverse markets and minimize the risk of their investment by diversifying their investment portfolio. Clients of HY Markets also have a competitive edge as the platform accompanies live prices, market information, Dow Jones news and superior charting systems. Ease of Use Registering as a user on the HY Markets’ website is quite easy, with a simple one-page form. Traders are simply asked for their name and contact number. It is not mandatory to supply the details of residence at the time of registration. On filling the form successfully, traders can review the HY Trader and fund their account via Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, IPS or bank transfer. Customer Service The customer support team at HY Markets is available 24 hours a day on all working days, across all time zones. HY Markets can be contacted in four ways- email, online chat, phone and request for callback. Overall, the HY Markets live support staff provides speedy responses and insightful information. ]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:40:00 +0000 1277-112 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/4xp.html 4XP, also known as Forex Place, is an emerging forex trading platform. The platform provides traders with over 50 currency pairs to choose from through the Metatrader 4 platform. The typical spread of the major currency pairs offered by 4XP is 3 pips. Some other key features of the online trading platform are: Competitive Trade Facilitators An important aspect in which 4XP stands out from several other online forex platforms is its leverage, which is 300:1. 4XP allows scalping and hedging, enabling traders to optimize their trade and maximize their profitability through a combination of different strategies. Robust Customer Support and Education Center 4XP offers responsive and helpful customer support (24/6) through phone, email and live chat. Additionally, 4XP offers several educational courses, and also provides live training. Daily market analysis and economic calendar, known as Live Dealing Room, are some other resources provided by 4XP. The live room provides a forum-like experience, enabling traders to ask questions, offer solutions and communicate with other traders and Forex experts. Multiple Account Types 4XP offers multiple account types to suit the needs and risk appetites of novice and professional trades: • The Classic account: This offers fixed spreads and gives traders the option to open a mini account for trading smaller lots. The classic account offers a guaranteed stop loss and supports hedging and scalping. • ECN account type: This provides a lot commission of $3.50, floating spreads, an optional mini account and a leverage of 1:150. The ECN account accepts the use of Robotic trading as well as Expert Advisors. • Demo account: Traders hesitant to commit real money on the forex can start with a demo account at 4XP. The platform offers a free $50,000 demo account to traders, enabling them to practice their strategies and gain confidence to trade real time. • Mini account: This is an ideal option for part-time traders and those with limited resources. A 4XP mini account enables to participate in forex real time with a minimum deposit of $500. Additionally, 4XP offers a range of funds that can be traded on low as well as aggressive risk profiles. This includes forex majors, commodities, binary options and gold exchange fund. Speedy Deposits Depositing with 4XP is relatively simple and speedy as the platform accepts all major credit cards, Moneybookers, wire transfers and Neteller. ]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:27:42 +0000 1078-103 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/fxpro.html With over 70 currency pairs available for trading, FXPro offers multiple currency denomination accounts, including USD, GBP, EUR, JPY and CHF. FxPro is recognized for its low-fractional dealing spreads, which start from 0.5 pips. In 2009, FxPro was named ‘Europe’s Best Forex Broker’ by the World Finance magazine. Some other key features of the online trading platform are: Multiple Trading Platforms With real-time analytics and charting, FxPro offers a range of trading platforms for experienced as well as novice traders: • FxPro MetaTrader4 – Downloadable MT4 client terminal platform • FxPro xTrader – Downloadable ECN platform • FxPro WebTrader – Web-based trading platform support by all major browsers. • MT4 MultiTerminal – Platform for asset managers to trade through multiple accounts • FxPro Mobile Platforms (MT4 Mobile, Smartphone, iTrader for iPhone and b Trader for BlackBerry smartphones) FxPro xTrader is the proprietary trading platform of this company. It allows trading through Electronic Communication Network (ECN) for high speed, multi-bank liquidity and flexible leverage. Powered by smart technology, this platform offers single click execution, trading from charts and Level II pricing with full market depth. Broker commission for this platform is as low as $30 per $1 million traded. Superior Charting Capabilities FxPro’s trading platforms provide exclusive market news, enabling to identify emerging trends in real time. Besides, traders get forex news and updates from industry leaders, including Trading Central and Dow Jones, and comprehensive technical analysis on multiple financial instruments, including shares, futures, metals and indices. Additionally, FxPro maintains a dealing desk, which helps to perform the following tasks: • Monitor and quote prices • Compare prices with other market participants • Monitor spreads • Maintain systems operations • Offer up-to-the-minute news and analysis • Provide customer service Demo Accounts In addition to a full-service trading account, FxPro offers a demo account to enable traders to explore its platform. With a US$100,000 MT4 demo account, novice traders can explore forex trading and enhance their knowledge. However, there is no trading limit on FxPro xTrade ECN demo account. With a demo account users can easily track the performance of their short-term and long-term strategies, without any obligation or risk. Moreover, the demo account accompanies analytic charts and tools that are used by active traders, thereby enabling to get a feel of the real trading world. Dynamic Customer Support Some features of FxPro’s versatile support system are: • 24 hour customer service, 5 days a week • Multiple support channels - Phone, fax, call back, email and live chat support • Over-the-phone trade • Less that 24 hours email response time • Multiple representative offices, including London, Vienna Athens and Moscow • Several customer support languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic and Korean FxPro has been honoured with multiple awards for three years consecutively. • Most innovative company in Cyprus 2010 • Fastest Growing Global Forex Broker 2010 by World Finance Magazine • Best Global Trading Platform 2010 by World Finance Magazine • Best Forex Broker 2009 by World Finance Magazine • Best Forex Broker 2008 by CEO Magazine Finally, FxPro offers privilege services to its clients. This includes the “VIP client status” for traders with over a US$ 25,000 deposit. Sport sponsorships to popular Football, F1 and rally events are another key privilege feature offered to FxPro clients. ]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:24:12 +0000 1067-101 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/ufxbank-review.html Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:33:40 +0000 675-56 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/oanda.html Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:03:03 +0000 660-54 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/liteforex.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:12:32 +0000 608-53 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/forexyard.html Considered as premiere forex brokerage firm, FOREXYARD leverages on its experience in the field of forex trading. Catering to trader across the globe, FOREXYARD offers extensive order execution, market analysis tools and excellent customer support. Account Opening Procedure FOREXYARD offers a range of live trading account to suit individual trading requirements of individual traders. After acquainting to the FOREXYARD trading platform through a demo account, traders can opt from any of the following live trading accounts: • SuperMini: With an initial deposit of only $100, SuperMini account is suited for small traders. It allows a maximum lot size of 1,000 units. • Standard: With $1,000 as initial deposit and no limit on subsequent deposits, this account is suitable for novice and experienced traders. Unlike SuperMini account, the standard account has no annual fees or commission. It also allows gold, oil and silver trading along with forex trading. • Institutional: This account is ideal for organizations which house several brokers. With this account, FOREXYARD charges a commission of $4/lot. The leverage is also restricted to 1:30. • FSA: Forex Strategy Automator or FSA is FOREXYARD’s proprietary version of MetaTrader platform. It offers similar advantages as an standard account, along with the flexibility to choose your trading strategy based on market analysis. FOREXYARD also offers customized trading account for VIP members. Deposit and Withdrawals Traders can use Visa, MasterCard or Diners Club credit cards to fund their FOREXYARD real trading account. Bank wire transfer and Moneybookers money transfer is also supported by FOREXYARD platform. To withdraw money from the live trading account, the trader is expected to fill out an online form and send an identity and address proof the FOREXYARD headquarters. Money withdrawal process takes a minimum of three days. Trading Platform FOREXYARD offers Windows-based and Java trading platforms. The proprietary trading platform is easy to use and offers great flexibility in terms of customization. With options such as trailing stops, stop loss, entry/exit orders, it is an ideal platform for swing trading. Tight margins, high leverage and extensive market analysis defines FOREXYARD trading platform. Interest rollover facility is also available. FOREXYARD has introduced iPhone app in 2010 to enable forex trading through mobile phone. Customer Support Being in the industry for years, FOREXYARD has a good customer support system. Traders can seek support through chat, email, telephone or fax. Live chat support responds immediately. Reliability quotient is low as the broker is not regulated by any international authority. Overall, the broker offers sound trading options. Mini trading account and opportunity to trade forex as well as equities are the major highlights. ]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:37:46 +0000 553-49 http://www.forex-rateit.com/forex-brokers-reviews/iforex.html Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:57:18 +0000