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As an experienced forex trader, when evaluating brokers, I always prioritize transparency around fees—including swap fees or overnight financing charges. With ATG, I faced a significant challenge. Their platform provides little to no detailed information about fee structures or costs, including swaps. For me, this lack of basic disclosure is a red flag, especially compared to other brokers I’ve used. Reputable and regulated firms tend to make these details easy to find, often listing typical overnight rates or providing calculators. In my personal experience, being unable to verify swap rates introduces unnecessary uncertainty and may conceal higher costs. Additionally, ATG operates without any regulatory oversight. In an unregulated environment, traders like myself have no external means to verify whether fees—even if listed—are applied fairly or if they fluctuate excessively. This uncertainty is heightened by ATG’s limited website transparency and the high-risk warnings noted by independent reviewers. In contrast, brokers that are regulated and forthcoming with their cost structures offer a much higher degree of trust and financial predictability. Ultimately, because I could not obtain clear, comparable data on ATG’s swap fees, I cannot accurately judge whether they are competitive or fair. In my view, the lack of transparency and absence of regulation means I have to exercise extreme caution. For me, these concerns outweigh any potential advantages, and I would recommend traders approach with care—or consider alternatives where fee and swap policies are openly published and regulated.