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As a trader who scrutinizes every aspect of choosing a broker, my experience with Linear prompts a careful assessment, particularly regarding trading costs for indices like the US100. One major consideration for me is the overall transparency of cost structures, which—according to the data available—Linear does not fully clarify on public platforms. This lack of explicit cost breakdown makes it challenging to precisely identify spreads, commissions, or potential overnight fees on index products. Based on Linear’s regulatory profile, being authorized by the UK FCA suggests that certain minimum standards for client fund segregation and disclosure are in place. However, I noticed noteworthy risk alerts: a “suspicious scope of business,” and a field report indicating their UK office could not be located, both of which add to my caution around operational transparency, including fee disclosures. In practical terms, hidden costs, platform fees, or unfavorable spreads can significantly impact index trading profitability. With no explicit mention of spreads, commissions, or swaps for indices such as the US100 on their official channels, I would not feel comfortable trading without personally requesting a detailed fee schedule or perhaps even only considering a demo account initially. In my view, when a broker does not provide a full breakdown of trading costs upfront, particularly for popular instruments like the US100, it becomes difficult to assess total costs or compare with competitors. Rigorous due diligence is essential before committing significant funds.