In this episode, we talk about choosing a broker. 

This chat considers the following:

1. Full service versus discount. 
2. Commissions rates.
3. Data fees. 
4. Other fees.
5. Access to software. 
6. Access to data.
7. Access to markets. 

Questions to consider or ask a potential broker:

• Do you have day discounted day trading markets? Do they change the commissions you pay? 
• Do you support exchange traded spreads and spread margins? Examples: calendar spreads NoB, FyT, ZW-KW and 
• If I have an account in two currencies, one negative and one positive (but net positive overall), am I charged a fee on the negative balance?
• (If trading options) do you charge round turn upfront for short options? Or do you charge for expiring options?
• Are there other fees I need to know about?  

Other questions:  

• Is there a package deal on data? For example, is there a US futures package or a worldwide future package?
• Can I keep funds in one currency and trade in another without extra fees or penalty?