I have seen many automated systems that look good out there and I have some Q's. First why are the trade logs always demos. where's the real accounts. In addition to that why can't I ever get a long-er term history even if it is a demo. eg 10 to 12 months. The reason I think this is bc I don't see any swaps. Secondly I've been shut down or it has been impossible to trade (ex requotes, widening of spreads, charging swaps like every four hours at a higher rate, etc) with to many winning trades. So if these ''for sale'' EA's are so good then how come they are almost always linked to a certian clearing house which almost always has a dealing desk. This would mean that I would be taking money away from the clearing firm. Right?? What is wrong with an ECN and is there one? Better yet does anyone know of one?