Raw Spread account: zero spread on Gold and major FX pairs

Trade Gold and major FX pairs including AUD/USD, EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY from zero pips and AU$2.50 commission.*

  • Lower for longer

    Trade with an account with spreads from 0.0 pips*

  • Award-winning platforms

    Available on MT4 as well as our WebTrader and mobile apps

  • Low commissions

    Starting from AU$2.50**

*Under certain circumstances zero spreads will not be possible.
**Commissions on Gold and FX pairs from AU$2.50 per AUD$100k on Webtrader (or base currency equivalent). Please see our FAQs for Gold and FX commissions on MT4.

What is Raw Spread?

A raw spread trading account provides direct access to real market prices, without spreads. Sometimes also referred to as an Electronic Communication Network (ECN) account, it’s typically used by traders who want the best possible trading conditions, as it allows you to trade on Gold and FX pairs without being charged a spread when you open and close your position. However, some raw spread accounts charge commission instead of spread. With City Index, spreads start from 0.0 pips with our Raw Spread account*.

How to trade with City Index

Why open a Raw Spread account with City Index?

  • Financial strength and stability
    A globally trusted broker
    Trade with a trusted market leader with over 40 years of experience in forex, regulated in Australia since 2006, and part of StoneX, a Nasdaq listed Fortune 100 company.
  • Pricing
    Institutional-grade liquidity
    As part of StoneX you benefit from the liquidity of our Tier 1 bank partnerships.
  • Low Margin Rates
    Advanced charting
    Take advantage of the industry-leading TradingView charting package to trade global currency markets, with 80+ indicators and one-click trading.

Competitive pricing

Our performance in numbers

0.1 m+
Active clients*
1000 +
Markets
0.55 s
Average execution
1 +
Staff
1
Years' experience

*StoneX retail trading live and demo account holders globally since Q4 2020.

Why trade with City Index?

Over one million account holders* use us to trade the financial markets. Here's why.

*StoneX retail trading live and demo account holders globally since Q4 2020.

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Benefits of trading with zero pip spreads

The advantage of trading with zero pip spreads is simple: it lowers the cost of opening or closing the position for the trader. Instead of paying a spread on their position, they enter at the direct market price. Any potential gains from the position are slightly higher because there’s no spread to cover before the position moves into profit.

However, a lot of raw spread accounts feature commission charges instead of spread charges. With our Raw Spread account, commissions start from AU$2.50, so it’s important to understand your trading costs when opening and closing a position.

*Commissions on Gold and FX pairs from AU$2.50 per AUD$100k on Webtrader (or base currency equivalent). Please see our FAQs for Gold and FX commissions on MT4.

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Standard account vs Raw Spread account

Whether you should use a standard account or Raw Spread account depends on what type of trader you are and your individual style. Raw Spread accounts are typically designed for dedicated traders looking to place a higher volume of gold and forex trading. But if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your designated account managers who would be able to suggest the best account type for your trading needs.

Compare the various different features of trading Gold and FX via our Standard and Raw Spread accounts.

Spread betting Standard
Forex Raw Spread
Typical EUR/USD spread
From 0.5
From 0.0
Commission
0
From AU$2.50*
Scalping and Hedging allowed?
Yes
Yes
MT4 Compatible
Yes
Yes
Account base currencies
AUD, USD
AUD, USD
Markets
All
All
TradingView Connectivity?
Yes
Yes
Min trade size (lots)
0.01
0.01

*Under certain circumstances zero spreads will not be possible. Commissions on Gold and FX pairs from AU$2.50 per AUD$100k on Webtrader (or base currency equivalent). Please see our FAQs for Gold and FX commissions on MT4.

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Raw Spread Trading Account FAQs

Which account is best for you?

That depends on what type of trader you are and your individual style. But if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your designated account manager who would be able to suggest the best account type for your trading needs. Take a look at the table below to see which account might be suitable for you:

  Standard  Raw Spread  
Typical EUR/USD spread From 0.5
 From 0.0
Commission $0 From AU$2.50*
Scalping and Hedging allowed? Yes Yes
Account base currencies AUD, USD AUD, USD
Margin close out level 50% 50%
Markets All All
TradingView Connectivity? Yes Yes
MT4 Compatible Yes Yes
Min trade size (lots) 0.01 0.01
*Under certain circumstances zero spreads will not be possible. Commissions on Gold and FX pairs from AU$2.50 per AUD$100k on Webtrader (or base currency equivalent). Please see our FAQs for Gold and FX commissions on MT4.
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Can I maintain a standard and Raw Spread account simultaneously?

Absolutely! You are free to try the different account types we offer and maintain multiple accounts at the same time. Moving funds between different accounts is simple, free, and instantaneous via your client dashboard. You can maintain up to 5 accounts at the same time without issue. If you’re looking for more, please reach out to your account manager or our client services team to see if we can accommodate your request.

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How is commission calculated? Or is there a minimum commission?

Commissions are calculated based on the volume of the trade and are pro-rated. There are no minimums - commissions will be charged only based on the volume of your trade.

WebTrader

The commission charged on an AUD 100,000 trade is AUD 2.5 for professional clients and AUD 3 for retail clients. Therefore, if you trade a mini lot or AUD 10,000, the commission charged will be AUD 0.25 for professional clients and AUD 0.30 for retail clients.

MetaTrader

Commissions are charged per lot on MT4. The commission rates are AUD 3.5 per standard lot for retail and professional clients. Therefore, if your trade size is 0.1 lots (or a mini lot), the commission charged will be AUD 0.35, assuming the base currency of your trading account is AUD.

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What is the difference between spreads and commission?

The spread refers to the difference between the buy and sell price of a market, while commissions are a nominal fee to be paid to the broker when opening and closing a trade. Commissions are always charged based on the base currency of your account, while spreads are charged based on the quote currency you are trading. For example, for the EUR/USD currency pair, USD would be the quote currency.

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What are the Gold and FX Commissions for Web Trader and MT4?

  WebTrader MT4

Professional Accounts

 AU$2.5 per AU$100,000 (AU$5 round turn)   
  • AUD trading account: AU$3.5 per lot (AU$7 round turn)
  • USD trading account: US$2.5 per lot (US$5 round turn)

Retail Accounts

 AU$3 per AU$100,000 (AU$6 round turn)   
  • AUD trading account: AU$3.5 per lot (AU$7 round turn)
  • USD trading account: US$2.5 per lot (US$5 round turn)
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