The impact of spread on trade profitability is often overlooked.

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Going from a 3-pip spread to a 2-pip spread may not sound like much, and going from a 2-pip spread to a 1. But in both cases, depending on your trading style, the impact on profitability can be huge. Use this calculator to quantify and compare the impact of spreads on various trade scenarios. For an explanation of the math and some of the terms used, go to the Spread Cost Calculator help.

The calculator is pre-populated with a scenario that might be typical for a conservative professional trader.

We encourage you to substitute your own variables to explore different scenarios. For example, a more aggressive trader weighing the difference between 2 pips and 1. Trading activity, 5 deals per day; Average deal leverage, The Commodity Futures Trading Commission CFTC limits leverage available to retail forex traders in the United States to OANDA Asia Pacific offers maximum leverage of Maximum leverage for OANDA Canada clients is determined by IIROC and is subject to change.

For more information refer to our regulatory and financial compliance section. This is for general information purposes only - Examples shown are for illustrative purposes and may not reflect current prices from OANDA. It is not investment advice or an inducement to trade.

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