The initial step in starting trading is to open a demo account to train and get to know more about the use of the platform we will use. Once we know how to use and wearing and tried some strategies in trading then we can open a real account, it is advisable to use the account cents. I advice everynew one prior to making decision of investment amount and broker they must study the basic of forex after understanding the basics research on brokers and platforms that what are the benifits broker are offering, than make a decision select a broker and platform than open a demo account with that broker so trade on demo atleast for three month and try to go throught all the terma and conditions and benifits that offered by your broker to get maximum from trading when to go on real.