
There is a great deal of risk involved in trading, especially if you're new to it and you're making trades with maximum leverage.

You can use MetaTrader 4 in conjunction with FXCM's other programs and platforms. Once you're ready to start actually trading, you can sign up for a live account.

If you're new to trading or would like to try one of the platforms, you can sign up for a practice account with $50,000. Besides access to trading platforms, FXCM also provides a number of free trading tools and educational videos and webinars. The company also has high bank withdrawal fees, low ranges of products and isn't the cheapest on the market. However, prior to the rebranding, FXCM has a less-than stellar past. The broker also delivers a relatively easy-to-use trading platform and strong customer service.

With its key focus being on research and education, it would appeal to retail investors who are newer to the market. Forex Capital Markets or FXCM is a self-proclaimed client-first broker.
