When should I use an ECN or an retail account?

 

In what cases is better to have an ECN account instead of a retail account when trading Forex? Should it always be my option or does it depend upon different factors?

 
MetaSky:

In what cases is better to have an ECN account instead of a retail account when trading Forex? Should it always be my option or does it depend upon different factors?

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MetaSky:

In what cases is better to have an ECN account instead of a retail account when trading Forex? Should it always be my option or does it depend upon different factors?

Usually ECN brokers have lower spread and a commission. So it would be interesting if your strategy is sensitive to spread.

 

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