What is Exness’s Raw Spread commission per lot?
The advertised Raw Spread commission is up to $3.50 per lot per side, with advertised spreads starting from 0.0 pips. The commission depends on the instrument; do not assume every symbol has the same charge.
For forex pairs charged at the full advertised rate, the breakdown is:
- Opening commission: $3.50 for one standard lot.
- Closing commission: another $3.50 for one standard lot.
- Round-trip commission: $7 for one standard lot.
A standard forex lot generally represents 100,000 units of the base currency. Other asset classes use different contract sizes, so a lot of gold, an index CFD and a forex lot are not directly interchangeable.
Check the current specification for your exact symbol and account before trading. If your account currency is not USD, the commission may be converted into your account currency.
How commission scales with position size
Using the advertised $3.50-per-lot-per-side rate, these are illustrative calculations, not universal quotes for every instrument:
| Position size | One-side commission | Round-trip commission |
|---|---:|---:|
| 0.01 lot | $0.035 | $0.07 |
| 0.10 lot | $0.35 | $0.70 |
| 0.50 lot | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| 1.00 lot | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| 2.00 lots | $7.00 | $14.00 |
The formula is lots × commission per lot per side × 2. Platform display rounding can affect how very small charges appear.
What is the total cost of an Exness Raw Spread trade?
Commission is only one component. For a straightforward round trip, estimate:
Trading cost = opening and closing commission + spread cost + any overnight financing.
Slippage can also affect your realised result. A spread advertised “from 0.0 pips” is a minimum, not a promise that every trade will receive a zero spread.
Example: one lot of EUR/USD
For one standard lot of EUR/USD, a pip is typically worth $10 in a USD-denominated account. Suppose the spread available when you trade is 0.2 pips and your commission is $3.50 per side:
- Spread cost: 0.2 × $10 = $2.
- Round-trip commission: $7.
- Estimated combined cost: $9, excluding financing and slippage.
That equals approximately 0.9 pips in this example. The 0.2-pip spread is an illustration, not a claim about Exness’s typical spread. Actual spreads vary with liquidity, market conditions and trading hours.
Is Raw Spread cheaper than Exness Standard?
Not automatically. Exness Standard generally uses spread-based pricing without a separate trading commission, while Raw Spread combines tighter advertised minimum spreads with commission.
At $7 round trip, the commission alone is equivalent to approximately 0.7 pips on one lot of EUR/USD. Raw Spread would therefore need a spread advantage greater than 0.7 pips to be cheaper on spread-plus-commission costs, assuming otherwise comparable conditions.
Compare typical live spreads during your trading session—not just advertised minimums. Also check swap eligibility, execution conditions and the account-opening requirements applicable in your region. Raw Spread can suit cost-conscious active traders, but trading more frequently still accumulates charges.
Exness vs Vantage: a practical comparison
Exness offers a clearly stated advertised Raw Spread commission ceiling and access to MT4 and MT5. Its pricing can be competitive, but your actual costs depend on the instruments and conditions you trade.
Vantage is our featured alternative. Its group includes FCA- and ASIC-regulated entities, it advertises raw spreads from 0.0 pips, and it offers MT4, MT5 and TradingView, subject to account, entity and regional availability.
Before choosing either broker, compare:
- All-in costs: typical spreads plus both sides of the commission.
- Your contracting entity: group regulation does not mean every customer receives FCA or ASIC protections.
- Platform access: confirm which accounts support your preferred platform.
- Financing and execution: review overnight charges and order-execution terms.
Do not assume Vantage’s commission matches Exness’s: obtain the current schedule for your chosen entity and account. Neither advertised zero spreads nor regulatory status guarantees execution quality, profitability or protection against trading losses.
If Vantage fits your requirements, Open a Vantage account after reviewing the applicable terms and risk disclosures.
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