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As an experienced trader, I need to clarify that trading indices such as the US100 is not available on the LME. The London Metal Exchange (LME) specializes strictly in a range of physical metal instruments—including non-ferrous metals, ferrous metals, EV metals, and precious metals. Based on my review of LME’s offerings, they do not provide forex, indices, stocks, commodities beyond metals, or cryptocurrencies. This is a critical limitation for those seeking to trade popular financial indices like the US100. In addition, I observe that LME operates without any valid regulatory oversight. The lack of regulation significantly heightens counterparty risk, making it especially important for traders to exercise caution when considering where to trade. Furthermore, LME does not support popular retail trading platforms such as MT4 or MT5, and instead relies on its proprietary electronic system (LMEselect), open outcry, and telephone markets. These platforms are industry-specific and not intended for index speculation. For me, transparency of trading costs—including spreads, commissions, swap rates, and potential hidden fees—is vital for responsible trading. Since LME does not provide index trading or typical forex market facilities, and their risk management rating is marked as zero on third-party reviews, I could not analyze or compare trading costs for indices like the US100. Because of these factors, anyone specifically interested in index trading should look for a regulated broker with verifiable index offerings and clear cost structures.