UpStocks Commission Calculator
How It Works
Calculates trading commissions for Gold, Oil, Crypto and other instruments. Essential for understanding true trading costs.
Formulas:
- Per Lot: Trade Size × Commission Rate
- Percentage: (Trade Size × Price) × Commission %
Standard Values:
- 1 Gold Lot = 100 oz
- 1 Oil Lot = 1,000 barrels
- Typical Gold Commission: $2-$5/lot
Example (Gold):
2 lots at $3/lot commission:
Total Commission = $6.00
Commission Calculator
What This Tool Does
Instantly compute the true cost of trading—including brokerage fees, spreads, and swap rates—for forex, crypto, stocks, and CFDs. Get a breakdown of expenses per trade in your account currency.
Why Traders Need This
✅ Avoid hidden costs – See the real price of executing trades.
✅ Compare brokers – Identify the most cost-effective platform.
✅ Optimize strategies – Factor fees into profit targets (especially for scalping/high-frequency trades).
✅ Prevent surprises – No more unexpected charges eating into margins.calls
How It Works
The calculator analyzes:
Trade size (lots, units, or currency amount)
Commission type (per lot, percentage, or flat fee)
Entry/exit prices (to calculate spread costs)
Swap rates (for overnight positions)
Key Features
Multi-asset support:
Forex, crypto, stocks, and CFDs.
🔹 Flexible inputs: Works with any account currency (USD, EUR, etc.).
🔹 Broker-specific rules: Customize commission structures (e.g., tiered fees).
🔹 Real-time integration (optional): Pull live spreads for accuracy.
Example Calculation
For 10 lots of EUR/USD with:
$5 commission per lot
0.6-pip spread (1 pip = 10forEUR/USD)∗∗TotalCost∗∗=(10lots×5) + (0.6 pips × 10)=∗∗56**
Why It Matters
Risk management: Fees can turn winning strategies unprofitable.
Transparency: Know exactly what you’re paying per trade.
Scalability: Lower costs = better returns at high volumes.