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As an experienced trader who evaluates brokers with care, I approached CANDEAL to assess cost transparency and practical implications when trading indices like the US100. What stood out immediately is that CANDEAL specializes in providing electronic marketplaces for Canadian fixed income products and OTC derivatives, rather than typical CFD or spot forex offerings. Their platform, CanDeal Evolution, is designed more for dealer-to-client institutional transactions, focusing on liquidity and regulatory clarity in fixed income markets. This is unlike many retail brokers where the full cost structure—spreads, commissions, swaps—are clearly published for indices like US100. For someone accustomed to retail index trading, I found that trading costs at CANDEAL would be highly dependent on the specific OTC contract terms negotiated and the market conditions at execution, with little generic fee structure stated. CANDEAL is regulated by Canada’s CIRO—this gives some procedural assurance and market integrity, but does not equate to standardization of retail trading costs like fixed spreads or commissions on index CFDs. In my experience, this means anyone interested in trading indices such as the US100 here should directly consult CANDEAL regarding all fees: execution, platform, clearing, and possible liquidity provider charges. Given the platform’s institutional orientation and the emphasis on custom trading arrangements, I would strongly advise careful due diligence and direct inquiry before proceeding, as cost predictability may not match retail platforms. For me, the absence of transparent retail pricing on indices makes it crucial to demand full documentation before any engagement.