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September Swap Rates (Singapore) Assessment: Comparison of EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and XAUUSD

2024-10-14 BrokersView

 

In the foreign exchange market, investors are not only focused on the potential benefits derived from price fluctuations of trading currency pairs but also need to be cognizant of the costs associated with these transactions. One crucial cost that often goes unnoticed is the swap rate, which can significantly impact profitability, especially when holding positions overnight.

 

Overview of Swap Rates

 

This article examines the average swap spreads charged by 26 brokers for three major trading pairs—EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and XAU/USD—from September 1 to September 30. Understanding these rates can help traders make informed decisions and choose brokers that align with their trading strategies.

 

Summary of Avg Swap Spread for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and XAUUSD

 

Platforms with Relatively Low Fees (Ranked 1-3):

 

  • XM
  • Doo Prime
  • DLSM

 

Platforms with Relatively High Fees (Ranked 24-26):

 

  • FPG
  • FxPro
  • WeTrade

 

Ranking Broker  EURUSD GBPUSD XAUUSD
1 XM 0 0 0
2 Doo Prime 0 0 -7.92
3 DLSM -2.27 -3.07 -4.63
4 MHMarkets -2.25 -2.62 -13.7
5 AUS Global -0.92 -1.16 -15.94
6 IC Markets -3.69 -2.36 -12.06
7 GO Markets -2.72 -3.35 -14.25
8 CWG MARKETS -4.55 -2.15 -13.29
9 Tickmill -3.08 -3.19 -11.93
10 DBG Markets -3.83 -3.46 -13.1
11 EightCap -4.62 -5.03 -7.5
12 Anzo Capital -3.62 -3.61 -13.72
13 FP Markets -4.33 -2.66 -20.09
14 TMGM -3.62 -3.61 -13.72
15 ACY Securities -5.19 -4.26 -12.06
16 EBC Financial Group -3.91 -4.14 -17.16
17 Windsor Brokers -5.6 -5.35 -14.59
18 Pepperstone -4.4 -5.34 -17.91
19 Decode Global -5.21 -6.25 -14.7
20 ThinkMarkets -5.06 -3.54 -28.36
21 EC Markets -5.39 -3.46 -25.31
22 FXTM -4.49 -6.24 -22.69
23 Alpari International -4.49 -6.24 -22.69
24 FPG -7.21 -8.26 -14.67
25 FxPro -6.02 -7.08 -29.57
26 WeTrade -7.66 -8.26 -20.7

 

 

Detailed Analysis of Swap Rates by 

 

EUR/USD Swap Rates

 

For the EUR/USD pair, the average swap spreads for September were as follows:

 

Platforms with Relatively Low Fees:

 

  • XM
  • Doo Prime
  • AUS Global

 

Platforms with Relatively High Fees:

 

  • FxPro
  • FPG
  • WeTrade

 

 

GBP/USD Swap Rates

 

In examining the GBP/USD pair, the average swap spreads indicated similar trends:

 

Platforms with Relatively Low Fees:

 

  • XM
  • Doo Prime
  • AUS Global

 

Platforms with Relatively High Fees:

 

  • FxPro
  • FPG
  • WeTrade

 

 

XAU/USD Swap Rates

 

Lastly, the XAU/USD pair revealed the following average swap spreads:

 

Platforms with Relatively Low Fees:

 

  • XM
  • DLSM
  • EightCap

 

Platforms with Relatively High Fees:

 

  • EC Markets
  • ThinkMarkets
  • FxPro

 

 

Conclusion

 

Understanding swap rates is essential for forex traders, particularly for those who hold positions overnight. By analyzing the average swap spreads across different brokers, traders can identify the most cost-effective options. As evidenced by the data for September, platforms like XM and Doo Prime consistently offer lower fees, while brokers like FxPro and WeTrade tend to have higher costs.

 

Investors should incorporate these insights into their trading strategies to enhance profitability and make informed broker selections.

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