Some says the bigger is better, others argue smaller offers personal services. Do your due diligence before stepping into the live Forex world. Check their demo systems. If you want to check the net capital of the forex broker, CFTC publishs FCM financials on a monthly basis. The link is http://www.cftc.gov/tm/tmfcm.htm Beware those advertising gimmicks such as guarantee prices, fixed spreads, etc. Usually, there's a disclaimer in small print at the bottom of the page. Not always the case in volatile markets. So far, my best choice is Gain Capital Gain Capital or their DBA Forex.com. Great platform, great service, period