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Trade Cost Calculator

The all-in cost of one trade in money: spread plus commission to open and close. Compare Standard and Raw ECN accounts at Vantage, VT Markets and BullWaves.

Calculators use indicative values. Check live conditions in the broker's platform.

How to use it

Enter the instrument, volume, spread in pips and commission per lot per side. Reference values: Vantage Standard STP ~1.0–1.4 pips, no commission; Vantage Raw ECN ~0.1–0.2 and $3; VT Markets Raw ECN ~0.1 and $3; BullWaves Classic ~1.6, no commission; BullWaves ECN ~0.1 and $3.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper — a commission-free account or Raw ECN?

Almost always Raw ECN. Example, EURUSD 1 lot: Standard at 1.3 pips costs $13; Raw at 0.1 pips plus $3 per side costs $1 + $6 = $7.

Vantage4.6/5
Best for Asia, Central Asia & low deposits
Min. deposit
$50
Spread
from 1.0 pip (Standard STP)
Commission
$3 per lot per side (Raw ECN)
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CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money

VT Markets4.5/5
Best for UAE, Turkey & MENA
Min. deposit
$100
Spread
from 1.1 pips (Standard STP)
Commission
$3 per lot per side (Raw ECN)
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CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money

BullWaves4.0/5
Best for copy trading and the deposit bonus
Min. deposit
$100
Spread
from 1.6 pips (Classic)
Commission
$3 per lot per side (ECN)
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CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money