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Spread Chart Reference
* Spread chart reference only for idea:
- for 5-digit currency pairs—by the 4th decimal (0.0001)
- for 3-digit currency pairs and XAGUSD—by the 2nd decimal (0.01)
- for XAUUSD, XPDUSD, XBRUSD, XTIUSD—by the 1st decimal (0.1)
- for indices (except JPN225)—by the 1st decimal (0.1)
- for JPN225—by the 4th decimal (0.0001)
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What is a Spread in Forex Trading?
The foreign exchange (Forex) market is the world's largest and most liquid financial market, with daily trading volumes exceeding $7 trillion. When trading Forex, one of the key components that affects your overall trading cost is the spread offered by your broker.
The spread represents the difference between the bid (buying) price and the ask (selling) price of a currency pair. It's essentially the transaction cost for opening a trade — and it can vary depending on market conditions, liquidity, and account type.
A tighter (smaller) spread means lower trading costs, while a wider (larger) spread increases your cost per trade.
Understanding Bid and Ask Prices
Every tradable financial instrument — including currencies, commodities, and indices — is quoted with two prices: the bid and the ask. These two prices represent the buying and selling quotes in the market at any given moment, and the small difference between them is called the spread.
What is the Bid Price?
The bid price is the maximum price that buyers in the market are currently willing to pay for a currency pair. In simple terms, if you decide to sell a currency pair, your trade will be executed at the bid price because that's the price at which buyers are ready to purchase.
What is the Ask Price?
The ask price (also known as the "offer" price) is the minimum price that sellers are willing to accept to sell a currency pair. So, if you want to buy a currency pair, your trade will open at the ask price because that's the price sellers are quoting.
How It Works in Practice
Let's say the EUR/USD quote is:
Bid: 1.1050 | Ask: 1.1052
Spread: 2 pips (1.1052 – 1.1050)
- If you open a Buy (Long) position, it will be executed at the ask price (1.1052). When you later close that buy trade, it will close at the bid price (1.1050) — because you're effectively selling it back to the market. This is why your position usually starts with a small unrealized loss equal to the spread.
- If you open a Sell (Short) position, it will be executed at the bid price (1.1050). When you close the sell trade, it will close at the ask price (1.1052) — since you're now buying back the position at the market's selling price.
Why This Matters
This pricing mechanism ensures liquidity and fairness in the market — allowing traders to buy or sell instantly at real-time market quotes. Understanding how the bid and ask work helps traders anticipate how spreads affect their trade entry and exit prices, which is crucial for risk management and scalping or short-term trading strategies.
How Spreads Impact Your Trades
Professional traders monitor spread movements closely, as they can signal shifts in market liquidity and volatility.
⚠️ High Spreads
When the difference between bid and ask prices widens, it often reflects low liquidity or high volatility — such as during major news releases or off-market hours. Cross pairs or exotic currencies tend to have naturally higher spreads compared to major pairs due to less trading activity.
Low Spreads
When the spread narrows, it indicates high liquidity and stable market conditions. Major trading sessions — especially London and New York — usually offer the tightest spreads, particularly on major pairs like EUR/USD or GBP/USD.
How to Calculate Spread
The spread is typically measured in pips (the smallest price movement in a currency pair). Here's the formula:
Spread (in pips) = (Ask Price – Bid Price) × 10,000
(For pairs quoted to 5 decimal places — for JPY pairs quoted to 3 decimals, multiply by 100 instead of 10,000.)
Example:
If EUR/USD = 1.1050 / 1.1052
Spread = (1.1052 – 1.1050) × 10,000 = 2 pips
What Is a Trade Commission?
A trade commission is a small fee charged by a broker each time you open and close a trade. It's one of the main ways brokers earn revenue in addition to spreads, and it ensures you receive direct market access and the tightest possible pricing.
In Forex and CFD trading, commissions are usually fixed per lot traded and are charged on both sides of the trade — meaning once when you open a position and again when you close it.
Example:
If your broker charges $6 per lot round turn and you trade 1 lot of EUR/USD:
- $3 is charged when you open the trade
- $3 is charged when you close the trade
- That makes a total commission of $6 for the full transaction.
Why Commissions Exist
Commissions are common on ECN or Pro-type accounts, where traders receive raw market spreads (often from 0.0 pips). Instead of widening the spread, the broker charges a transparent, fixed fee per trade to cover execution and liquidity costs.
This structure appeals to professional and high-volume traders because it:
- Provides true market pricing without markup
- Keeps trading costs fully transparent
- Allows for more accurate cost analysis and scalping efficiency
Commission vs. Spread
- On Standard accounts, brokers often include their fee within the spread — no separate commission appears.
- On ECN or Raw accounts, brokers offer tighter spreads but charge a small, separate commission for each trade.
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Commissions are only charged on professional accounts and vary as per account type.
Premium Account
Commission Charge
$0
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Commission Charge
$7
(Per round trip)
Designed for professional and high-volume traders, the VIP Account offers direct ECN spreads for true market pricing. A fixed commission of $7 per round trip applies, giving you fast execution and access to institutional-grade liquidity.
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Commission Charge
$0
Trade seamlessly with no commissions while following expert traders. Only the market spreads apply, so you can focus on strategy and performance without worrying about extra trading costs.
Learn MoreAll fees and commissions are listed for standard lot lots