In financial markets, spread refers to the difference between the bid price and the ask price. This difference represents the cost that a trader pays to enter a trade, typically quoted in pips or pipettes.
Definition of Spread
Spread is calculated as follows:
Spread = Ask Price - Bid Price
For example, if the bid price for EUR/USD is 1.1000 and the ask price is 1.1002, the spread would be 0.0002 or 2 pips.
Types of Spread
There are two types of spreads in financial markets:
Floating Spread: This type of spread fluctuates based on market volatility and can increase or decrease at different times.
Fixed Spread: This type of spread remains constant and is not affected by market fluctuations, but typically comes at a higher cost than floating spreads.
At Trendo Broker, spreads are provided as floating to allow traders to benefit from real market conditions.
How to View Spread in Trendo
In the Trendo trading platform, the spread of each trading symbol is displayed in the "Watchlist" section. To view the spread:
Log in to the Trendo trading platform.
In the "Watchlist" section, locate the desired trading symbol.
The spread for that symbol will be displayed alongside the bid and ask prices.
Spread in Trendo Trading Accounts
All trading accounts at Trendo are ECN-based, meaning that user orders are directly connected to the market, and the broker does not interfere in setting the spread. The features of spreads in Trendo are:
For major currency pairs, spreads start from 0.0 pips.
In gold trading, the average spread during the London and New York sessions is around 0.5 pips.
Along with low spreads, Trendo charges a commission of $3 per standard lot for every trade.
To view the precise spreads of trading symbols, visit the Trendo trading platform or check the real-time prices section on the Trendo website.
Factors Affecting Spread
The spread can be affected by various factors, including:
Market Volatility: During volatile times, the spread may widen.
Economic Events: The release of economic news and data can impact the spread.