The identity of btc-e's operators is unknown, but they have been in operation for several years now with only one more serious incident I can remember (victims were reimbursed by btc-e). Their trading fee is 0.2%. There are additional fees to withdraw your funds.
Of course this should not be understood as an advertisement to trade on and even less to trust this exchange. Be aware that you do not have full control of your funds when stored at any exchange! Do not use exchanges as savings accounts - move your funds out of the exchange to a safe wallet when you have completed your trades!
But my most important advice is: Better don't trade at all. Most traders loose.
ya.ya.yo!
