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What does an Exness trade cost? There is no single price for every account and instrument. Separate entry and exit costs, possible holding charges and execution differences. Do not confuse trading cost with margin required to open a position.
Exness trade cost: the components
| Component | Calculation or check | Mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Spread × pip value for your size | Using one-lot value for 0.1 lot |
| Commission | Opening plus closing | Forgetting the second side |
| Swap | Applicable rate and holding period | Assuming every instrument is exempt |
| Administration | Account status and applicable schedule | Looking only at swaps |
| Conversion | Fee currency into account currency | Comparing unlike currencies |
| Execution | Requested versus executed price | Treating slippage as a fixed fee |
Three calculation examples
The following figures are fictional, without a real instrument or quoted rate. They teach a method, not a market choice or position-size recommendation.
Example 1 — no commission. Pip value: USD 10 for one lot; spread: 0.8 pips. Spread cost is USD 8. With no commission or billed holding cost in this example, explicit cost is USD 8.
Example 2 — low spread with commission. Same pip value; spread: 0.1 pips; commission: USD 3 per lot per side. Spread costs USD 1 and round-trip commission USD 6, giving USD 7 total. The lower spread saves only USD 1 compared with example 1, not USD 7.
Example 3 — longer holding. Add two fictional USD 4 holding charges to example 2’s USD 7: total USD 15. If exemption applies and no other charge is billed, total remains USD 7. Duration and actual terms change the result.
Read Exness fees correctly
Standard and Pro advertise no trading commission. Raw Spread and Zero charge according to account and symbol terms. A minimum commission is not the rate for every market.
Open contract specifications and record tick size, tick value, volume, currency, commission and overnight conditions. Do not calculate every CFD using a default forex contract size. Symbol suffix and account type belong in your calculation record.
Margin, costs and potential loss
Margin is capital reserved to support a position, not a consumed commission. Loss from market movement is separate from fees. A trade with USD 7 in costs may generate a much larger loss if the market moves against it.
Benefit of this method: comparing costs without being led by a zero-spread headline. Limitation: account terms and execution observations are needed for the actual outcome. Check the history after closing, without adding a spread again when it is already reflected in the result.
Frequently asked questions
Is a commission-free account free to trade?
No. Spread and other applicable charges may remain.
Should I charge spread twice?
Do not mechanically double the opening spread. For a simple estimate, count the gap once; for actual analysis, use executed prices.
Is margin the total cost?
No. Margin, fees and potential loss are different concepts.
Compare costs on the same basis
Account, contract, volume and holding time must remain comparable. The broker costs comparison explains the method. For positions held overnight, also check holding charges.
Method and limitations
Official sources checked on 9 October 2026. This compares published terms, without withdrawal tests, safety rankings or a live spread benchmark. The tables do not guarantee these prices for your account. CFDs carry a risk of capital loss; a minimum deposit is not a recommended risk budget.