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Drawing from my own experience as a trader, I approach BP Prime’s fee structure for indices like the US100 with measured caution, especially given the high minimum deposit required to open a standard account—$5,000 or its equivalent. From the information provided, BP Prime advertises commission-free accounts, meaning there aren’t separate transaction fees per trade on indices. Instead, your primary direct cost comes from the spread, which the broker claims to be competitive. However, concrete spread details for the US100 are not transparently disclosed, which personally gives me some pause. Without published typical or average spreads, it’s difficult for me to accurately quantify likely costs ahead of time. Further, BP Prime’s leverage caps at 1:30 for standard accounts, keeping margin requirements in line with many regulated UK brokers. It’s also important to be mindful of potential overnight financing or swap fees if you hold index positions past the daily market close. While these are standard industry charges, the lack of explicit figures from BP Prime requires extra prudence. In my view, the absence of clear details on spreads and overnight charges means that, as a trader considering BP Prime for US100 or similar indices, I’d seek written confirmation of such costs from their support before committing funds. This level of caution helps me ensure I fully understand my cost basis and avoid surprises, especially with a broker where transparency has been questioned by others.