XAU/USD4,699.34+0.28% BTC/USD77,811-0.76% ETH/USD2,321-0.29% SOL/USD186.34+0.43% EUR/USD1.0934+0.12% GBP/USD1.2641-0.08% USD/JPY153.42+0.22% AVAX/USD9.44+0.35% WTI78.21+1.04% DXY104.18-0.14% SPX5,812+0.31% NDX20,341+0.48% XAU/USD4,699.34+0.28% BTC/USD77,811-0.76% ETH/USD2,321-0.29% SOL/USD186.34+0.43% EUR/USD1.0934+0.12% GBP/USD1.2641-0.08% USD/JPY153.42+0.22% AVAX/USD9.44+0.35% WTI78.21+1.04% DXY104.18-0.14% SPX5,812+0.31% NDX20,341+0.48%
TRADER TOOLKIT > Spread Cost Calculator

Spread Cost Calculator

Estimate spread cost by symbol and trade size before opening a position. Use it for educational cost awareness and risk planning.

This calculator is for educational risk planning only. It does not provide financial advice or guarantee trading results.

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FAQ

What is spread?

The bid–ask difference, paid every time you open a trade. Tighter = cheaper.

Spread cost per trade?

1.5 pip spread on 1 lot EUR/USD ≈ $15. 0.1 lot ≈ $1.50. 0.01 lot ≈ $0.15.

Why is gold's spread wider?

Higher volatility + larger notional. 3-pip XAUUSD spread = $30 per lot vs ~$15 for EUR/USD.

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