Trading Conditions
Forex & CFD Spreads
- Retail spread costs in USD per standard lot
- Prime & Pro: no separate commission
- Customized terms may differ
The Basics
What is Spread in Forex Trading?
In forex trading, the spread refers to the difference between the buying price (ask) and the selling price (bid) of a currency pair. This difference represents one of the main costs of trading. A wider spread means higher trading costs, while a tighter spread helps reduce expenses and improve overall trading efficiency.
Understanding spreads is essential for managing costs and building an effective trading strategy. Spreads play a key role in determining your trading costs and overall profitability. Even small changes in spreads can impact performance, especially for short-term traders such as scalpers and day traders.
01High Spreads
Higher spreads typically occur during periods of low liquidity or increased market volatility. This means a larger gap between the bid and ask price, leading to higher trading costs. Instruments like minor and exotic currency pairs often experience wider spreads due to lower trading activity.
02Low Spreads
Lower spreads are usually seen during times of high liquidity and stable market conditions. This results in a smaller difference between bid and ask prices, helping reduce trading costs. Major currency pairs such as EUR/USD and GBP/USD generally offer tighter spreads due to their high trading volume.
Industry-Leading Forex Spreads
Novixa Capital Limited offers competitive fixed and variable spreads designed for fast and efficient trade execution. By connecting to a deep pool of liquidity providers, traders benefit from real-time pricing and enhanced market access across a wide range of financial instruments.
Choose from different account types tailored to your trading style and take advantage of tight spreads that help reduce trading costs and improve overall performance.
Spreads
Spreads at a glance
Typical spreads in pips on Prime, Pro and Elite accounts.
EURUSD
Euro / US Dollar
GBPUSD
British Pound / US Dollar
NZDUSD
New Zealand Dollar / US Dollar
USDCAD
US Dollar / Canadian Dollar
AUDUSD
Australian Dollar / US Dollar
Prime and Pro: no separate trading commission. Elite: $3 round-turn commission per standard lot.
Spreads shown are typical and variable; customized terms may differ.
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Spread, explained.
Clear answers to common questions about Spread at Novixa Capital.
The spread is the difference between the bid and ask prices. It is one cost of trading and should be considered alongside commission and overnight charges.
Check the label beside each figure. Indicative, delayed or illustrative values are not executable quotes. Use your account's current trading-platform prices before placing an order.
Typical spreads in pips on Prime / Pro / Elite accounts. Forex (EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, AUDUSD): from 0.8 / 0.6 / 0.1 pips. Commodities: Gold from 1.8 / 1.5 / 1 pips, Silver from 4.1 / 3.5 / 2.1 and Crude Oil from 3 / 2 / 1.5. Spreads are typical and variable, and customized terms may differ.
No separate trading commission applies. Spread costs differ by account and instrument.
Volatility and reduced liquidity can widen bid/ask differences, particularly around news, market openings and daily rollover. This can increase the cost of opening or closing a position.