Clean platform and fast execution, but spreads widen on news

Name: Clean platform and fast execution, but spreads widen on news
Item: Skilling
Rating: 4
Author: Khalid Qureshi

I’m Khalid from Al Ain and I’ve been trading with Skilling for about 6 months on a Standard account. The app/web platform feels clean and I can place orders quickly without getting lost in menus. On normal market hours the execution has been solid for my style (mostly EUR/USD and gold), and I like how easy it is to check margin and exposure. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is that spreads can widen noticeably during high-impact news and around session opens. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it makes scalping less attractive unless I avoid those times. Overall, it’s been a reliable experience for my swing trades and position management.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 5/5
Withdrawal experience: 4/5
Support rating: 4/5

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Neha GuptaUnverified

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Layla MalikUnverified

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Clean app and fast execution, but the fee info could be clearer

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Riya KapoorUnverified

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Clean app and smooth execution, but fees need clarity

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Ahmed HassanVerified TraderUnverified

6 months

Clean app and smooth execution, but fees need more clarity

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Clean platform and fast execution, but spreads widen on news