You supply the evidence
Entity, jurisdiction, account, spread, commission, other cost, time, position and pip value come only from your records.
Forex Spread & Commission Comparison
Compare two or three broker or account scenarios from costs you verify for the same instrument, position, account currency and observation time. Model manual_broker_cost_comparison v1.0.0 calculates the all-in cost you entered without publishing broker rankings or choosing a broker.
Key Takeaways
- The page has no broker spread feed, league table or universal “best broker” score.
- Every scenario must describe the exact legal entity, jurisdiction and account type observed.
- Use the same instrument, position and account-currency pip value for every scenario.
- Commission means the full round trip; other entered costs are optional and default to zero.
- “Lowest entered cost” compares only the observations in this form—not execution, protection, service or suitability.
Manual all-in cost workspace
Record costs from the exact broker pages, platform specifications or demo accounts you are comparing. The model does not supply, refresh or endorse those observations.
Manual source boundaryNo live spread, commission, broker or regulator feed is connected. Recheck every observation when market conditions or account terms change.
Enter two comparable observations, then calculate.
No derived comparison yetThe page will compare entered transaction costs only after the instrument, position, time and account-currency context are complete.
Manual observationDerived hereNot assessed
The page performs arithmetic
Spread cost, all-in cost, all-in pips and differences are calculated from the entered same-context values.
Important dimensions stay separate
Execution quality, slippage, swap, conversion, taxes, rebates, protections, service and suitability are not ranked.
Why this page uses your own observations
Official broker documents show why a universal table can become misleading. FBS states that spread is the difference between bid and ask and that it can widen in changed market conditions. XM documents spreads and other charges in its client terms. FXOpen explains that commission can vary with account equity, trading volume, account currency and introducing arrangements. Those details are specific to the entity and account serving you, so this release does not republish a stale broker league table.
Model 1.0.0 formulas
spread cost = observed spread in pips × entered account-currency pip value
all-in entered cost = spread cost + round-trip commission + other entered round-trip costs
all-in entered pips = all-in entered cost ÷ entered pip value
difference from lowest entered cost = scenario all-in cost − lowest all-in cost in this form
all-in entered cost = spread cost + round-trip commission + other entered round-trip costs
all-in entered pips = all-in entered cost ÷ entered pip value
difference from lowest entered cost = scenario all-in cost − lowest all-in cost in this form
A tie is preserved when two or more entered scenarios produce the same lowest cost. “Lowest” is descriptive only within the current form and exact context. It is not a statement about future pricing or overall broker quality.
Fair comparison checklist
| Keep identical | Record per scenario | Evaluate separately |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument symbol and contract | Exact legal entity and jurisdiction | Official licence and client protections |
| Position size and open/close basis | Exact account type | Execution, rejection and slippage records |
| Account currency and pip value | Observed spread at one comparable time | Swap, conversion, funding and withdrawal fees |
| Observation window and session | Full round-trip commission and entered costs | Service, platform reliability and suitability |
Retired pre-governance broker-ranking outputs
The former page used an unsourced bundled file to publish broker spreads, account attributes, filters, cost rankings and comparison cards. All 18 rows remain removed from the deployable asset. This replacement never reads that file and does not restore broker ratings, leverage, minimum-deposit, regulation, execution-speed or “best broker” claims.
Evidence guide
Entered trading-cost methodology
For each same-context scenario, spread cost = observed spread in pips × entered account-currency pip value. The page adds entered round-trip commission and other entered round-trip costs, then compares only the scenarios in the current form.
No broker feed, typical-spread table or quality score is used.
Worked example
Scenario A uses a 1.2-pip observation, 10.00 account-currency pip value, 7.00 round-trip commission and 1.00 other cost: 1.2 × 10 + 7 + 1 = 20.00.
Scenario B uses 0.8 pips, the same 10.00 pip value, 10.00 commission and no other cost: 0.8 × 10 + 10 = 18.00. B is lower by 2.00 only for these entered observations.
How to interpret the result
“Lowest entered cost” identifies the smallest arithmetic total in the current form. It is not a best-broker ranking, future-spread forecast, execution-quality finding or suitability recommendation.
Assumptions and limits
- Every scenario must use the same symbol, contract, position size, account currency, pip value and comparable observation time.
- A screen spread can change before an order is filled and does not measure slippage or rejection.
- Swap, conversion, funding, withdrawal, tax, rebates, protection and service quality are outside the comparison.
- The page does not verify a legal entity or regulatory status.
Sources and methodology
- MQL5 Reference — symbol properties Official platform reference for bid, ask, point, tick and contract properties.
- CFTC — retail forex advisory Official dealer and execution-risk context.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It has no broker spread feed and publishes no broker rows. You enter observations that you verify for the exact entity, account, instrument, position and time.
It is the smallest all-in cost calculated only from the two or three scenarios currently entered. It is not a best-broker claim, recommendation, quality score or prediction of future costs.
Version 1.0.0 multiplies the observed spread in pips by the entered account-currency pip value, then adds the entered round-trip commission and other entered round-trip costs.
Use the current pip value for the exact instrument, position size and account currency. The linked Pip Value Calculator can help. Do not assume every pair, metal, CFD, trade size or account has the same pip value.
A brand can serve clients through different entities and terms. Recording the entity and jurisdiction reduces the risk of comparing an account you cannot open or protections that do not apply to you.
The model does not estimate changing spreads, actual slippage, swap or financing, currency conversion, taxes, rebates, unentered fees, margin, liquidation, execution quality, service, regulation or future market conditions.
No. Regulation assessment, broker quality, suitability and recommendations are explicitly blocked. Verify the exact legal entity in the relevant regulator's official register and review its current client terms.
Version 1 stores only the form inputs in this browser under a separate local-storage key. It does not connect to broker credentials, balances, positions or orders. Clear saved inputs removes them.
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Disclaimer: The results from this tool are estimates for educational and informational purposes only and may differ from your broker's figures. This is not financial or investment advice. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk and can result in the loss of all your capital. Always verify calculations with your broker and trade within your risk tolerance.