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Exness: Both Account Types, Your Choice
Open Standard for low volume or Raw for scalping — switch anytime under one profile.
Open Exness Account →Understanding the Two Account Models
Every broker offers one or both of these — knowing which one fits your volume saves you thousands per year.
Zero Commission (Standard)
No per-trade fee. Broker earns through wider spreads (typically 0.8-1.6 pips on EUR/USD). Best for beginners, position traders, and low volume. Simple pricing — one number to watch.
Typical cost: $10-$16 per lot on majors.
Raw Spread + Commission
Interbank spreads (0.0-0.2 pips on EUR/USD) plus a fixed commission ($6-$7 round-trip per lot). Best for scalpers, algo traders, high volume. Tighter execution, no dealing desk.
Typical cost: $7-$9 per lot on majors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a "no commission" account really cheaper?
Only if you trade low volume. Zero commission brokers recover their revenue through wider spreads, so the per-lot cost is roughly $10-$16 vs $7-$9 for raw + commission accounts. Below 10-20 lots/month, Standard (zero commission) usually wins. Above that, Raw always wins.
What is break-even volume?
The exact monthly trading volume where raw spread + commission equals zero commission standard. Below this volume, choose Standard. Above, choose Raw. For most brokers, break-even on EUR/USD is between 5 and 15 lots/month — the calculator above shows yours exactly.
Which is better: Exness Standard or Exness Raw?
Exness Standard costs about $7 per lot on EUR/USD (0.7 pips, no commission). Exness Raw costs about $8 per lot (0.1 pip + $7 commission round-trip). Standard actually wins at low volume because of Exness's unusually tight standard spreads. Raw wins only if you trade 25+ lots/month and need pure execution on volatile pairs.
Do commission-based brokers have better execution?
Yes. Raw and Zero accounts route to interbank liquidity providers (ECN model), meaning tighter spreads, no dealing desk, and no requotes. Zero-commission standard accounts often run through internal market makers, which is fine for casual traders but costs scalpers 1-2 pips of slippage on fast entries.
Can I switch between Standard and Raw accounts?
Yes. All major brokers (Exness, XM, IC Markets, Pepperstone) let you open multiple account types under the same profile and transfer funds instantly. Start with Standard, switch to Raw when you consistently trade 25+ lots/month.