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In my experience opening and managing accounts with various brokers, understanding minimum deposit requirements is essential for both budgeting and risk management. With uSMART Group, I noted that there’s no stated minimum deposit for opening a live trading account. For me, this lowers the barrier to entry, allowing flexibility depending on one’s individual trading goals and comfort with capital at risk. I verified that both their Cash and Margin accounts can be accessed without needing to fund with a specific minimum amount upfront. However, I remain conservative in my approach—it’s important not to be enticed just because an account can be opened with little or no initial funding. I consider the costs involved in executing trades, such as commission and platform fees, as well as withdrawal minimums (for example, at least $50 USD or 400 HKD, depending on method and currency). This means, even with zero minimum deposit required, practical trading usually involves committing more capital to enable active trading and cover costs. For me, the absence of a minimum deposit is positive, as it provides flexibility. Still, I always advise carefully assessing your financial capacity and factoring in all trading-related charges before funding any live account.