Before diving into trading options with real money, a good first step for both novice and experienced traders is to practice their strategies and familiarize themselves with the platform they choose ...

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We've tested countless futures trading platforms and among our favorites are Plus500, NinjaTrader for desktop traders and Interactive Brokers for those looking to access a worldwide market. Of course, ...

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