Calculation formula
Estimated trading cost = Volume (lots) × (Spread × Contract units per lot × Currency conversion + Commission)
Compare the same instrument and volume with independently entered spread and round-trip commission.
USER-ENTERED BROKER ACCOUNT COSTS
Forex Account Trading Cost Comparison
Enter two sets of broker-account spread and commission figures. The comparison is an estimate—not verified broker pricing or an endorsement.
Compare accountsEstimates use your own inputs, not live broker prices.
Account AUSER-ENTERED
Account BUSER-ENTERED
Enter price spread for account 1.. Provide comparable spread and round-trip commission for each account.
How the calculation works
Forex Account Trading Cost Comparison · How the calculation works
Illustrative values only — not XM trading terms or an investment recommendation.
Two-account example
Example inputs · XAUUSD
- Volume (lots)
- 0.10 lots
- Contract units per lot
- 100 oz / lots
- Account A
- Spread: 0.30 · Commission: 6 USD / lots
- Account B
- Spread: 0.20 · Commission: 8 USD / lots
- Currency conversion
- 1
Calculation steps
A = 0.10 × (0.30 × 100 + 6) = 3.60; B = 0.10 × (0.20 × 100 + 8) = 2.80; A − B = 0.80
Estimated cost difference
0.80 USDAccount A: 3.60 USD · Account B: 2.80 USD
Frequently asked questions
How is this calculated?
Calculation formula: Estimated trading cost = Volume (lots) × (Spread × Contract units per lot × Currency conversion + Commission)
Why might my broker show a different result?
Check the broker’s actual contract, account and location conditions. Compare the same instrument and volume with independently entered spread and round-trip commission.
Are these live broker prices?
No. This calculator uses your inputs or editable example specifications, not live prices.
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