Forex broker is an individual or firm that acts as an intermediary, putting together buyers and sellers for a fee or commision. It is also important to make sure that the trading platform does not crash or freeze often, especially during times of global economic news or events, when traders needs stability. The reliability of a platform should be more of a concern than its look and feel.

When choosing a forex broker it is important to keep in mind certain important factors such as:
-whether the broker is regulated
- the type of broker
- the platform being offered
- reputation and reliability
- fees