I like to stick with DMA / ECN brokers that pass the price / spread directly to you. Stay away from market makers. They make money when you lose. DMA / ECN brokers make money from the commissions they charge you. The more you trade the more money they make. They want you to win and stay with them…. I think Alpari went into bankruptcy a few years ago….. So check that out first. I trade with pepperstone and Global Prime and I am located in Australia.