Nigeria · WAT · July 2026
Costs: Standard vs Raw+
Standard folds cost into the spread. Raw+ and cTrader-style pricing often print tighter quotes plus about $3.50 per side per lot on published-style schedules. Measure all-in on demo before you scale. Live numbers can change - verify Direct.
75%+ of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs. Capital at risk.
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Two cost models (illustrative - verify live)
| Account | How you pay | Illustrative major |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Spread-led, $0 commission style | From ~1.2 pips on majors (published-style) |
| Raw+ / cTrader-style | Tighter quote + commission | From 0.0 + ~$3.50/side/lot (published-style) |
Spreads widen into news and thin hours. Pair with sessions and scalping.
How to choose without guessing
- On demo, log spread at entry for your usual pairs.
- Estimate commission if Raw+.
- Compare all-in for your trade frequency.
- Only then pick the live account type on open account.
After you fund
Week-one job is process, not optimizing every tenth of a pip. Deposit path: minimum deposit. Ops: first week.
Keep going
FAQ
Is Raw+ always cheaper?
Only if your frequency makes commission plus tight spread beat Standard.
Demo = live?
Close, not identical.
Do weekends cost more?
Rollover and thin books can change the all-in - check your platform.
Gold and indices same as EURUSD?
No. Each symbol has its own spread behaviour - measure the ones you trade.
Ready when the process feels calm
Open a demo and journal ten fills before you pick Raw+ for live money.