| Account | Spread | Commission | Typical minimum | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wider, 1.0 to 1.8 pips | None | R1,000 to R5,000 | Lower frequency trading |
| Raw or ECN | 0.0 to 0.3 pips | USD 6 to 7 per lot | R5,000 to R20,000 | Frequent trading |
| Islamic | As the base account | Administration fee instead of swap | As the base | Swap-free requirement |
| Professional | Raw | Negotiated | High | Large volume |
| Demo | Simulated | Simulated | None | Learning the platform |
| Account | Spread cost | Commission | Total per round turn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, 1.4 pips | USD 14.00 | USD 0.00 | USD 14.00 |
| Raw, 0.2 pips | USD 2.00 | USD 7.00 | USD 9.00 |
| Raw, 0.0 pips | USD 0.00 | USD 7.00 | USD 7.00 |
| Standard, 1.8 pips | USD 18.00 | USD 0.00 | USD 18.00 |
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Total cost at your volume | Raw wins above a few lots a month, standard below |
| Overnight swap | Dominates the cost on a position held for weeks |
| Base currency | A rand account avoids conversion on every deposit |
| Minimum lot size | Decides the smallest position you can size properly |
| Whether the licence covers your account | An offshore entity may hold it, not the local FSP |
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