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I've been looking for the best trading apps for a while, and honestly, if you have limited capital to start with, the options have improved a lot. It's not like before when you needed thousands to get started.
I checked out several platforms, and the truth is it depends on what type of trader you are. If you're just starting out, MiTrade seemed quite accessible: you can open an account with just $20, the interface is clean without too much noise, and you already have $50k in a demo account to practice risk-free. That said, it's more for short-term trading with CFDs.
If you already have experience and want something more serious, AvaTrade or XM are solid options. AvaTrade has different types of accounts and supports MetaTrader 4 and 5 if you need advanced charts. XM is similar but allows more aggressive leverage, so you need to know what you're doing.
Plus500 has an enormous catalog of assets, including futures, if you're interested in diversifying more. And if you want something different, eToro has that copy trading system that's good for learning by watching more experienced traders.
The key is to choose according to your style. The best trading apps are not the same for everyone. What worked for me might not work for you. Anyway, before investing real money, try the demo accounts that all of them offer. There, you can see if the platform fits your way of trading risk-free. Does anyone here use any of these?