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In my experience as an independent trader, evaluating LME’s offering required a careful, risk-aware approach. Starting with its range of trading instruments, LME is unique in its specialization—rather than providing traditional forex, stocks, or crypto, LME focuses exclusively on metals. This includes non-ferrous metals, ferrous metals, EV metals, and precious metals. If my trading or hedging goals were strictly linked to these markets, LME’s depth and historical roots in metals trading could arguably provide direct market access to specialized contracts that aren’t commonplace on standard forex or CFD platforms. However, I must highlight major limitations. The lack of diversification beyond metals is a significant drawback; I see no opportunities here for trading currencies, commodities, indices, or cryptocurrencies. This narrow focus means that LME cannot serve as an all-in-one platform for most active traders. As for fee structure, reliable information from LME is missing regarding explicit trading costs like spreads or commissions for private investors. In my professional judgment, absence of transparency about trading fees, especially in an unregulated environment, is a major concern. Without clear, regulated fee disclosures, there’s a risk of unexpected or non-competitive costs, impacting trade profitability and security. In short, LME may offer advantages to traders with a niche interest in metals, but for me, the absence of comprehensive regulation and lack of fee clarity outweighs any potential benefit. Prudent risk management dictates extreme caution when evaluating such brokers.