Forex Spread Calculator

Raw Spread Accounts are commonly favored by professional traders who seek precise and competitive pricing for their trades. These accounts attract traders who value accuracy in trade execution and appreciate the absence of price markups commonly found in other account types.

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When you open a raw spread account, the price at which you enter a trading position closely aligns with the prevailing market price at that moment. This type of account is also commonly known as an Electronic Communications Network (ECN) account.

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Brokers offering weekend trading often charge higher spreads compared to weekdays. This practice is due to the lower trading activity and market availability during weekends.

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Believe it or not, you can ask the broker directly. Some ECN/STP brokers openly state that they mark up spreads because they feel they have the right to do so.

You can also check the authenticity of spreads from an ECN/STP broker that (perhaps) covers up its spread mark-up by directly comparing the broker's spread with the actual market spread.

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