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What are the commissions for trading in Forex?


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With Forex trading, the brokers constantly advertise "no commission". And, of course that's true - except for a few brokers, who do charge a commission similar to stocks. But also, of course, the brokers aren't performing their trading services for free. They too make money. 

The way they do that is by charging the investor a "spread". Simply put, the spread is the difference between the bid price and the ask price for the currency being traded. The broker will add this spread onto the price of the trade and keep it as their fee for trading. So, while it isn't a commission per se, it behaves in practically the same way. It is just a little more hidden. 

The good news though is that typically this spread is only charged on one side of the transaction. In other words, you don't pay the spread when you buy AND then again when you sell. It is usually only charged on the "buy" side of the trades. 

So the spread really is your primary cost of trading the Forex and you should pay attention to the details of what the different brokers offer. 

The spreads offered can vary pretty dramatically from broker to broker. And while it may not seem like much of a difference to be trading with a 5 pip spread vs. a 4 pip spread, it actually can add up very quickly when you multiply it out by how many trades you make and how much money you're trading. Think about it, 4 pips vs. 5 pips is a difference of 25% on your trading costs. 

The other thing to recognize is that spreads can vary based on what currencies you're trading and what type of account you open. 

Most brokers will give you different spreads for different currencies. The most popular currency pairs like the EURUSD or GBPUSD will typically have the lowest spreads, while currencies that have less demand will likely be traded with higher spreads. Be sure to think about what currencies you are most likely to be trading and find out what your spreads will be for those currencies. 

Also, some brokers will offer different spreads for different types of accounts. A mini account, for example, may be subject to higher spreads than a full contract account. 

I have been using the same broker for over 5 years now and am very happy with their service and returns.
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source:- https://smartfxtrader.com/

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For me the good broker is someone who allows low commission for providing various and necessary trading services to their traders. We all need a reliable broker for our trading and to enjoy our business. But it is tough to find the right broker. So you can choose Forex4you the broker with whom I am dealing since 3 years. They have- lowest commission, low margin with lowest trading spread from 0 pips and highest leverage for their entire clients.

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  • 3 years later...

Forex trading indeed requires patience, discipline, and a strong willingness to continuously learn. As a trader, we must understand that there is no instant way to profit in forex. It takes time and effort that cannot be avoided. However, by continuously learning and utilizing all the facilities provided by brokers such as Tickmill, we can improve our trading skills and achieve maximum profits in the future.

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Forex brokers earn through spreads—the difference between the bid and ask prices. Lower spreads reduce trading costs, so compare brokers carefully. Spreads vary by currency pair and account type, with popular pairs like EUR/USD offering lower spreads. Choose a broker aligning with your trading style for better efficiency. LQDFX broker is a broker allowing traders with 1:1000 leverage and tighter trading spread facilities.

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