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Having spent years navigating brokers with different fee structures, I’ve learned the importance of prudently weighing all trading costs before opening any position, especially on indices like the US100. With United Securities Co., I note that their site lists two main live accounts—a Standard and a Professional. For the Professional account, the notable costs are a minimum $1,000 deposit and a commission fee of $4 per side. The Standard account requires only $100 to start, offering commission-free trading but with a spread from 1 pip. Since spreads and commissions are critical to my intraday strategies, I pay close attention to the underlying model. Commission-based accounts like the Professional option may provide spreads as low as 0 pips, but actual costs are influenced by the round-turn commission, meaning $8 per complete buy and sell cycle per lot. For the Standard account, the cost is embedded in the spread—though seemingly simple, a 1-pip spread can add up quickly in volatile indices trading. Another element for me is transparency and regulatory oversight. United Securities Co. is unregulated, which raises red flags about fee adjustments, order execution, and recourse in disputes. I do not see evidence of overnight funding charges (swaps) or inactivity fees explicitly listed, but unregulated status makes me even more cautious in assuming clarity regarding hidden fees or slippage. Ultimately, when trading indices such as the US100 with United Securities Co., my total costs consist of either spread-only or a mix of low spreads and fixed commissions, but uncertainty remains without regulatory backing. As a risk-averse trader, these factors remind me to approach with measured caution and always prioritize fee clarity over apparent low entry costs.