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Based on my experience evaluating brokers, I’ve found it’s crucial to examine not just the headline features but also the hidden and total trading costs—especially when considering a platform like MTFX. From the details available, MTFX stands out as a cross-border payments provider rather than a classic online forex or CFD broker. Their main focus appears to be facilitating currency exchange and international transfers, rather than active indices trading such as the US100. As far as I can determine, there’s no transparent support or detailing of CFD or index products (such as US100) for speculative trading. Cost transparency is essential for me when considering any platform, and here, MTFX provides little to no specific fee breakdown for trading traditional assets like indices. Instead, their core fees relate to currency exchange—there’s a mention of a 4% exchange rate, which likely refers to the markup or spread added atop the interbank rate for currency conversion. Even with multi-currency support and 24/7 online access, this model doesn’t mirror the fee structure one might expect from an index trading broker, where spreads, commissions, overnight swaps, and possibly inactivity fees need full disclosure. Furthermore, MTFX operates without recognized regulation as per independent checks, which is a significant red flag for me in terms of both cost transparency and security. Reliable brokers in the index trading space are typically strictly regulated and offer granular, upfront information about every potential charge. In summary, based on what I’ve found, MTFX is not currently a suitable or transparent option for trading the US100 index. Their business model and scant regulatory standing simply don’t meet my cautious criteria for trading platforms that handle indices or similar speculative products.