If you are looking for a new broker then you will find a great many listed within a Forex directory. Brokerage firms compete for business in much the same way as banks do for customers and will offer a range of platforms and offers in order to secure clients. If you are looking for a broker it makes sense to try a few out before committing to opening an account. Brokers make this easy by offering free demo accounts which you can use to try out their services in the live market without the need to open a live account and fund it with capital. Instead you can try your luck in the markets with a virtual deposit which will let you try out some strategies and the brokers’ service for a limited time for free.