S&P 500 Spreads Compared 2026
Live broker spread data for SPX. Compare typical spreads, commission per lot, and total cost per standard lot across EU-regulated brokers.
Last verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
The tightest indicative spreads on S&P 500 (SPX) are at XTB, Interactive Brokers, FXCM. Because SPX is not a major forex pair, broker spread tables rarely publish a single advertised number — these rankings reflect the brokers with the lowest published EUR/USD spreads, which is the strongest available proxy for overall pricing tightness.
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SPX Spread Comparison Table
Indicative tightest-spread brokers for S&P 500. Spread and commission columns reflect each broker's lowest published EUR/USD raw-account pricing, used as a comparable signal of overall pricing tightness across asset classes.
| # | Broker | Typical Spread* | Commission / Lot | Total Cost / Std Lot | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FXCM FCA, ASIC | 0.20 pips | None | $2.00 | Visit |
| 2 | Interactive Brokers SEC, FCA | 0.10 pips | $4.00 | $5.00 | Visit |
| 3 | XM CySEC, ASIC | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 4 | IG BaFin, FCA | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 5 | Saxo Bank Danish FSA, FCA | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 6 | OANDA FCA, ASIC | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 7 | Capital.com FCA, CySEC | 0.60 pips | None | $6.00 | Visit |
| 8 | CMC Markets BaFin, FCA | 0.70 pips | None | $7.00 | Visit |
| 9 | Plus500 CySEC, FCA | 0.80 pips | None | $8.00 | Visit |
| 10 | XTB KNF, CySEC | 0.10 pips | $7.00 | $8.00 | Visit |
*Spread data uses the broker's lowest published EUR/USD pricing as an indicative comparison signal because per-instrument spreads on S&P 500 are not consistently published across the industry. Total cost assumes a 1-pip = $10 standard-lot convention. Always verify live spreads on a demo account before trading.
What affects S&P 500 spreads?
Equity index CFDs like SPX have spreads that fluctuate with the underlying cash market session and futures-market depth. Expect the tightest spreads when the cash exchange is open (e.g. NYSE for the US indices). Out-of-hours pricing is futures-driven and may widen 2–3x. Brokers also adjust index CFD prices for dividends when constituents go ex-dividend, which is reflected through cash adjustments rather than the spread itself.
Best time to trade S&P 500
Session-by-session guidance for getting the tightest pricing on SPX.
Cash market session of the home exchange
SPX pricing is tightest when the underlying cash market is open. For US indices that's 14:30–21:00 UTC; for European indices, 08:00–16:30 UTC; for Asian indices, 00:00–06:00 UTC.
First and last hour of cash trading
Volume and volatility peak at the open and close, providing the deepest liquidity for index CFD positions on SPX.
Avoid: Out-of-hours futures sessions
Spreads on SPX typically widen 2–3x outside cash market hours. Use these sessions for monitoring only, not for entering large positions.
Top brokers by fees score
Independent of any single instrument, these brokers consistently post the lowest all-in trading costs across their entire instrument ranges.
Fees score: 9.6 / 10
Spread (EUR/USD): 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.6 pips (Standard)
Fees score: 9.4 / 10
Spread (EUR/USD): 0.0 pips (Razor), 0.69 pips (Standard)
Fees score: 9.3 / 10
Spread (EUR/USD): 0.0 pips (Raw), 0.3 pips (Pro), 1.0 pips (Standard)
Fees score: 9.2 / 10
Spread (EUR/USD): 0.0 pips (Raw), 1.0 pips (Standard)
Frequently Asked Questions
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