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Q. I have started to setup the EA on a demo account. I have a couple of
questions. How do you know what leverage to set the account at (1:400,
1:100) etc.? Can the leverage be changed on the live or demo account? I
will have to start a mini account. Does it make a difference what broker
to open an account with when starting with a mini account vs. a
standard? Are there any big differences that might change my profits
between the brokers?

A. I would use leverage of 100:1 or LOWER. higher leverage magnifies profits and losses, which is not what we want to do when dealing with a long term low risk system. You usually set it when you apply for an account but most brokers will change it for you.

I personally use fxdd for the past year or so, and they have set up micro lots for me on a standard account, which is nice of them. I dont think it makes a huge difference, providing you make sure you can trade micro lots.

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