FBS Demo Account checklist

Before assuming anything about a demo account, check the FBS website for its current registration process, which platforms the demo runs on, and any conditions attached. Common variables worth confirming include whether the demo expires after a period of inactivity, whether virtual balances can be reset, and whether all account types and instruments available to live clients are mirrored in the demo environment. Terms can differ by region and by the FBS entity serving your country.

Demo environments across the industry rarely replicate live conditions exactly. Execution in a demo often ignores real-world factors such as slippage during volatile periods, requotes and liquidity gaps. Emotional pressure is also absent when no real money is at stake. Treat demo results as a way to learn the platform and test a process, not as a prediction of live performance. When you do move to live trading, expect some differences and start with position sizes you can afford to lose.

A demo account is also an opportunity to research the broker itself. While using it, contact customer support with questions and note the quality of responses. Read the client agreement, fee schedule and withdrawal policy for the entity that would serve you, and compare what you read against what the platform shows. If anything is unclear, resolve it before funding. You can also compare your notes against other reviewed brokers using the internal comparison tool.