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As someone who has spent considerable time navigating broker choices, I recognize just how critical it is to understand the full scope of trading costs—especially when dealing with major indices like the US100. With Citadel Securities, based on the detailed insights from their profile, I see that they operate as a market maker and are regulated by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, which adds a layer of accountability in terms of how trading fees are disclosed and structured. However, much of Citadel Securities’ business is tailored around institutional liquidity provision and market making in equities, options, and futures, rather than directly offering classic retail trading accounts as seen with standard MT4/ECN brokers. Because of this, I find the transparency around retail trading costs—such as spreads, commissions, overnight financing, or hidden charges for products like the US100 index—to be quite limited in what’s publicly disclosed. For me, the lack of publicly available, detailed cost breakdowns means I would exercise caution, especially if I prioritize fee transparency in my trading. Typically, with brokers offering direct US100 index trading, I would look for clear information on spread averages, commission rates per lot, and possible swap or overnight fees. At Citadel Securities, since their structure is more focused on institutional relationships and liquidity provision rather than classic retail contracts for difference (CFDs), retail traders may not get the kind of direct access or cost information they would from a traditional retail-focused broker. In summary, if competitive and transparent trading fees on US indices are essential to your strategy—as they are for me—I’d advise reaching out to Citadel Securities for explicit fee details or considering alternatives with more retail-centric disclosures. This approach helps manage risk and aligns with the standards of prudence I find most effective in preserving capital.