If you are using a reliable broker, you don’t have to face much hassle while determining fees details, because such brokers have transparent fee structures that you can take a look at, before you start trading with a broker.
Trading is one’s personal domain and what works best for you is what you must do even if every other trader you know is doing something else. It is all about making profitable decisions for yourself.
Yes, that’s right. A small account won’t work. You will need to have a bigger account to make that happen. Try setting up your portfolio again according to whether you want to go long or short.