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i guess it comes down to what broker is closest to you and where you live and what type of lots you will be trading -- micro, mini, full ??

I use a russian broker and EFX as an ECN for their outright honesty and no dealing desk, but my experience level is very different than yours ---- if you send me an email, i will mention a web site that rates brokers, as does this site and its companion site.

mp

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