First of all, I would like to welcome you officially to the forex world, Choosing the right broker to trade with as a newbie can be a very overwhelming task since you have a variety of brokers to choose but you should and must go out on all efforts to choose the right one that fits your needs. The first and foremost characteristic that a good broker must have is a high level of security, followed by Transaction Costs, payment methods, the trading platforms available, most importantly the customer service/support, the website, the available assets and options and much more. A good forex broker should have a 24/5 support minimum to assist clients anytime they encounter problems or issues because whether you like it or not, in the real forex world you might encounter one or two things you wouldn't understand and would need the help of a support agent to assist you clear the air, hence it is very important to generally check out for such factors. I wish you good luck in getting to the right broker. I made a choice and choose my broker Profiforex 4 years ago and I have never regretted it. Look out for all the information and benefits you would need and choose well. All the best!