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Spread Calculator
Calculate the real cost of forex spreads in EUR for any position size and compare costs across brokers. Understanding spread costs is essential for evaluating which broker offers the best value for your trading volume.
Spread Cost Calculator
Estimate trading costs with EU retail leverage limits
1 standard lot = 100,000 units
Estimated Costs
EU Margin Requirements
View all EU retail leverage limits (ESMA)
| Instrument | Max Leverage | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Major FX Pairs | 30:1 | EUR/USD, GBP/USD |
| Minor FX Pairs | 20:1 | EUR/GBP, AUD/NZD |
| Major Indices | 20:1 | DAX, S&P 500 |
| Gold | 20:1 | XAU/USD |
| Commodities | 10:1 | Oil, Silver |
| Individual Equities | 5:1 | Apple, BMW |
| Cryptocurrencies | 2:1 | BTC/USD |
Understanding Forex Spreads
The spread is the difference between the bid (sell) price and the ask (buy) price of a currency pair. It represents the primary trading cost for forex traders and is measured in pips (points in percentage).
For example, if EUR/USD has a bid price of 1.0850 and an ask price of 1.0851, the spread is 1 pip. On a standard lot (100,000 units), this 1-pip spread costs approximately $10 per trade.
Lower spreads directly translate to lower trading costs, which is why spread comparison is one of the most important factors when choosing a forex broker, especially for active traders and scalpers.
Spread vs Commission
Spread-Only Accounts
All costs are built into the spread (e.g. 1.0-1.6 pips on EUR/USD). Simple pricing with no separate commission charges.
Raw Spread + Commission
Ultra-tight spreads from 0.0 pips plus a fixed commission per lot (typically $3-$7 round-turn). Often cheaper overall for active traders.
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