What Is a Trading Rebate and Is It Worth It?
A trading rebate returns part of the fees you already pay on each trade. Here is who pays it, how forex and crypto rebates differ, and when it is worth having.
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Spread vs Commission: Which Account Type Costs Less for Your Trading Style
Some accounts charge only a spread, others a tighter spread plus a commission. Work out which one costs less for the way you trade, with a simple formula and hypothetical examples.
Margin and Leverage Explained, With Worked Examples
Margin is the money a trade holds while it is open, and leverage sets how much. Learn the formula, see worked examples, and check why leverage limits differ by country and broker entity.
How to Avoid Rebate Scams: 6 Checks Before You Sign Up
A real rebate service never needs your password or your money. Use these six checks to test any rebate offer before you sign up, including who pays and how to verify the partner code.
Forex Market Hours: Sessions, Overlaps and When Spreads Are Usually Widest
Forex trades around the clock on weekdays, but activity moves from Asia to London to New York. See typical session times in UTC, the daylight saving shifts, and when spreads tend to be widest.
Spread, commission and swap: the three costs of a forex trade
Three words explain most of what a forex trade costs. What each one means, quoted from the broker's own Help Center.