Small-account brokers: what should you look for?

With a $200 account, micro lots, low minimum deposits and deposit fees matter more than the broker's institutional credentials. But safety still comes first: an unregulated broker can make a small account disappear entirely.

What would you check for a small account?

• minimum deposit and minimum position size
• deposit and withdrawal fees
• which regulator stands behind the account

Compare notes against the broker profiles and the regulation checklist.