Due to the fact that binary options trading has only been around for a couple of years, most binary options brokers haven't yet had the opportunity to establish themselves as reliable and trustworthy.
In this new, innovative and exciting market, brokers are competing hard for traders business. To the average investor, this is a very good thing, as it translates to better contract terms and higher quality service. But there are some factors that differentiate binary options brokers from one another.
When researching a Binary Options Platform keep the following points in mind.
· Always choose the platform that gives you the biggest payout, this is just common sense. When you are shopping online for any other product you go with the cheapest assuming all other things are equal, right? You get the best value for your money. "Shopping" for a Binary Options platform should be no different, choose the platform that maximises your returns.
· Pick a trading platform that pays out 65-70%. You do know in advance what the payout is going to be or indeed what the loss is going to be before the expiration of the option, this is one of the greatest advantages of trading in Binary Options.
· Choose a platform that pays even when you lose "out of the money". Some platforms pay back as much as 15% when you are "out of the money" which is better than nothing and looking for "out of the money" returns will help you narrow down the choices.
· Chose a platform that offers a wide range of assets. This increases the chances of that asset being discussed or reported on. Your chances of finding good research on the assets increase as the variety of assets offered increases. The research you find will help you make the "put" or "call" decision.
· Watch for "extra" charges such as fees to deposit or withdraw funds. There are some with low or zero charges.
· The platform should have a good customer service support facility. You never know when you will need help or support. Many have live chat and local helpdesk numbers.
· Look for a platform that has good security with 128 bit SSL encryption.
Something many traders over look is the broker's terms & conditions. It is very important to review closely any contract or terms & conditions when choosing a binary options broker. Look for their rate of pay out, as I said above this should be in the region of 65-70%, if a broker is paying less you should consider alternatives.
Likewise any rebate on "out of the money if offered will be in the terms of contract as will the list of assets offered, the range of expiry times offered and any minimum or maximum investment amounts allowed. The terms and conditions will give you a good picture as to whether or not that particular broker/platform suits your needs.
As the Binary Options trading market is relatively new, many of the brokers are new too. It is your responsibility to check them out by researching them using online resources, forums, recommendations, referrals etc. There are many sources online today which have reviews of platforms and brokers and are worth a visit. If anything at all crops up you should move on as there are plenty to choose from.
In summary, there are many variables and points to consider but you are looking for value. You need to try and maximise your returns, get something back if you lose, you need the widest choice of assets to trade and have minimal extra costs to trade and above all you need a secure environment in which to trade. Don't forget to review any terms & conditions offered and to carry out some research on the brokers' reputation.
Until next time - Have fun and good luck!
In summary, Binary options are a new and innovative way for speculating on stocks, forex, indices and commodities but come with advantages and disadvantages.
In this new, innovative and exciting market, brokers are competing hard for traders business. To the average investor, this is a very good thing, as it translates to better contract terms and higher quality service. But there are some factors that differentiate binary options brokers from one another.
When researching a Binary Options Platform keep the following points in mind.
· Always choose the platform that gives you the biggest payout, this is just common sense. When you are shopping online for any other product you go with the cheapest assuming all other things are equal, right? You get the best value for your money. "Shopping" for a Binary Options platform should be no different, choose the platform that maximises your returns.
· Pick a trading platform that pays out 65-70%. You do know in advance what the payout is going to be or indeed what the loss is going to be before the expiration of the option, this is one of the greatest advantages of trading in Binary Options.
· Choose a platform that pays even when you lose "out of the money". Some platforms pay back as much as 15% when you are "out of the money" which is better than nothing and looking for "out of the money" returns will help you narrow down the choices.
· Chose a platform that offers a wide range of assets. This increases the chances of that asset being discussed or reported on. Your chances of finding good research on the assets increase as the variety of assets offered increases. The research you find will help you make the "put" or "call" decision.
· Watch for "extra" charges such as fees to deposit or withdraw funds. There are some with low or zero charges.
· The platform should have a good customer service support facility. You never know when you will need help or support. Many have live chat and local helpdesk numbers.
· Look for a platform that has good security with 128 bit SSL encryption.
Something many traders over look is the broker's terms & conditions. It is very important to review closely any contract or terms & conditions when choosing a binary options broker. Look for their rate of pay out, as I said above this should be in the region of 65-70%, if a broker is paying less you should consider alternatives.
Likewise any rebate on "out of the money if offered will be in the terms of contract as will the list of assets offered, the range of expiry times offered and any minimum or maximum investment amounts allowed. The terms and conditions will give you a good picture as to whether or not that particular broker/platform suits your needs.
As the Binary Options trading market is relatively new, many of the brokers are new too. It is your responsibility to check them out by researching them using online resources, forums, recommendations, referrals etc. There are many sources online today which have reviews of platforms and brokers and are worth a visit. If anything at all crops up you should move on as there are plenty to choose from.
In summary, there are many variables and points to consider but you are looking for value. You need to try and maximise your returns, get something back if you lose, you need the widest choice of assets to trade and have minimal extra costs to trade and above all you need a secure environment in which to trade. Don't forget to review any terms & conditions offered and to carry out some research on the brokers' reputation.
Until next time - Have fun and good luck!
In summary, Binary options are a new and innovative way for speculating on stocks, forex, indices and commodities but come with advantages and disadvantages.
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This article was originally published on Binary Options Guide and the author is Dominic Higgins