What are the spreads and commissions?

1 min. readlast update: 11.12.2025

 

Every trading asset has different trading hours, and margin requirements. Make sure to know them. To review updated specifications: Go to MT5, right-click on a symbol on the market watch window --> specification.


During periods of standard market fluctuations, major currency pairs like EUR/USDGBP/USDUSD/JPY sell from 0.2 pips to 0.9 pips. Overnight swap fees are collected and/or paid nightly.

 

Note that the commissions are different per asset.

  • Forex = Commission is $4 per lot round trip. ($2 for opening and $2 for closing)
  • Indices = No commissions.
  • Crypto, Metals and Oil = Percentage-based commissions.
    • Percentage-based commission = (Commission rate/100 ) × Trade entry price × Contract size × Lot size × 2

 

More information available under asset specification

 

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