Eugene Lee, CFA
Head of Research
Eugene Lee, CFA, is an investment strategist and quantitative researcher with more than two decades of experience navigating global markets. He has worked on trading and portfolio management teams responsible for multibillion-dollar portfolios across equities, fixed income, and derivatives. He specializes in translating complex systematic strategies into actionable insights for institutional and retail investors.
Beyond his work in institutional asset management, Eugene has spent the past decade at the intersection of fintech and credit risk, building predictive models and analytical frameworks for major lending platforms. He currently focuses on investment coaching and options education, helping traders develop a disciplined, data-driven approach to portfolio construction and risk management.
Latest Articles
Trading with Leverage
Introduction to Leverage Trading Our Methodology in Compiling This Guide: To prepare this guide, our team conducted hands-on testing of the leverage trading conditions across a range of regulated brokers, including Fusion Markets, FP Markets, IC Markets, and Pepperstone. Testing was primarily executed on the web platform versions of cTrader and MetaTrader 5, as well […]
KYC Verification at Forex Brokers
Our Methodology in Compiling This Guide We wrote this KYC verification guide based on first-hand experience in testing forex trading sites for BestBrokers. Throughout this guide, we share examples and screenshots directly from our live accounts, showing excerpts from the onboarding process at Fusion Markets, Pepperstone, Vantage, Plus500, and FxPro. We successfully verified our accounts […]
Forex Spreads, Commissions and Costs
Introduction to Forex Trading Costs How We Created This Guide Understanding forex spreads, commissions, and costs enables traders to effectively control expenses and optimize their entry timing across all market conditions. However, evaluating these expenses requires moving beyond theoretical broker fee schedules to measure real market conditions. To provide maximum transparency and actionable insight, the […]
Forex Trading Account Types
Introduction to Forex Account Types Our Methodology in Compiling This Guide: We wrote this guide drawing on first-hand experience and observations when testing different brokers for our website. The guide includes examples and screenshots we took while live testing brokers like Fusion Markets, Pepperstone, Vantage, BlackBull, FP Markets, IC Markets, Plus500, and XM. We tested […]
cTrader Trading Guide
If you are planning on making cTrader your platform of choice but are unsure where to start, this guide explains how to download, install, and use cTrader across various devices. We will additionally walk you through the key parts of the platform, from charting tools and supported instruments to account management and troubleshooting. Features can […]
MetaTrader 5 Trading Guide
Introduction to MetaTrader 5 What This Guide Covers MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a widely used multi-asset trading platform designed for trading forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and futures, depending on what your broker offers and your local regulations. This comprehensive guide explains how to download, install, and start using MT5 across its desktop, web, and mobile […]
Most Traded Forex Currency Pairs
The foreign exchange market, or forex for short, outpaces all other financial markets in terms of liquidity. According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), it reached a record daily trading volume of over $9.51 trillion in April 2025. Projections suggest the market will see further growth despite the negative impact of sociopolitical factors like […]
BlackBull Markets Broker Review
BlackBull Markets is a true ECN broker that allows clients to buy and sell over 26,000 financial instruments across different asset classes, including equities, forex, commodities, indices, crypto, and more. The broker provides traders with institutional-grade trading conditions and exceptional customer service and support. In this broker review, we will pay attention to the important […]
Forex Brokers Accepting Prepaid Cards
Prepaid cards are a widely used method for online payments, including funding forex trading accounts. Their popularity stems from the convenience they offer, enabling users to control their spending without linking directly to a bank account. They also enhance security by limiting exposure to fraud. Many online brokers support this payment method. Below are regulated […]
Forex Brokers Accepting Wire Transfers
When choosing an online broker for trading, several factors can help you decide. The availability of certain payment methods and the overall payment process can be key factors in helping you pick a brand. Wire transfers offer a secure, widely used way to process payments, providing traders with a simple method for broker transactions. Below […]