Alright, gue trying to do proper cost analysis untuk IC Markets sebelum commit account volume. Spread itu clear—gue bisa simulate itu easily. But rebate? That’s where gue start get confused.
So gue break down calculation: IC Markets raw spread account—let’s say gue trade EUR/USD, average spread 0.3 pip (0.003%), rebate 6 USD per lot (standard lot = 100k). Gue trade 20 lots per day, 5 days per week. Monthly volume = 400 lots.
Calculation:
- Monthly spread cost: 0.3 pip × 100,000 × 400 lots × 0.0001 = USD 1,200
- Monthly rebate: 6 × 400 = USD 2,400
- Net monthly cost: USD 1,200 - USD 2,400 = negative USD 1,200 (rebate actually exceed spread!)
But wait, that assume every trade perfect execution dengan no slippage. Reality nggak like that. Plus, gue compare dengan competitor—some punya tighter spread, some punya better rebate program.
Gue use GlobeGain calculator untuk verify this, dan numbers roughly align, but daming variables. Gimana caranya kalian calculate actual net cost? Add slippage into calculation? Commission structure apa yang kalian factor? Curious gimana comunitas approach ini soalnya impact strategy selection significantly.
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Yo, gue love yang kalian doing here—actual cost analysis way more useful daripada just looking spread number.
Here’s thing though—kalian calculation solid untuk theoretical scenario, but reality introduce variables. Slippage untuk example—typical 0.2-0.5 pip on IC Markets depending volatility. Add that ke calculation.
Also important: rebate tier. Kalian at 400 lots monthly? Some rebate program increase rebate rate kalau kalian hit 500 lots monthly tier. Just 100 lots more bisa mean 1-2 USD more per lot. Small thing, but compound over year.
My practical approach: (1) calculate base cost (spread + estimated slippage), (2) calculate baseline rebate, (3) check rebate tier structure—sometimes small volume bump unlock better rate, (4) use GlobeGain calculator verify, (5) compare 2-3 broker side-by-side dengan YOUR exact volume/instrument.
Don’t use average—use YOUR numbers. That’s only way calc meaningful untuk YOUR specific situation.
Comprehensive cost analysis require systematic approach. Let me outline framework:
Component 1—Bid-Ask Spread Cost:
- Formula: (Spread in pips / 10,000) × Contract size × Volume
- For EUR/USD 0.3 pip, standard lot (100k) × 400 monthly: (0.3/10000) × 100000 × 400 = USD 1,200
Component 2—Slippage:
- Slippage estimate vary by timeframe, volatility, broker execution speed
- IC Markets typical slippage (based aggregate trader report): +0.1 pip normal volatility, +0.3-0.5 pip high volatility
- Conservative allocation: 0.2 pip average
- Monthly slippage cost: (0.2/10000) × 100000 × 400 = USD 800
Component 3—Rebate:
- IC Markets Raw Spread: 6 USD per standard lot
- Monthly: 6 × 400 = USD 2,400
Component 4—Commission (if applicable):
- Some account type charge small commission—verify structure
- IC Markets standard—no additional commission
Net Monthly Cost:
(Spread 1,200 + Slippage 800) - Rebate 2,400 = -USD 400 (net rebate advantage)
Annual Cost: -USD 4,800
Implication: if maintain 400 lots/month consistency, IC Markets competitive. However, if volume drop atau slippage increase (high volatility period), margin compress.
Comparison methodology: repeat calculation untuk 2-3 competitor using YOUR volume profile. Typically reveal actual cost hierarchy. In analyst view: rebate program create strategic advantage especially untuk high-volume trader, but meaningful only if other cost component (spread, slippage) reasonable.
Recommendation: quarterly recalculate because market structure change—spread sometime tighten atau widen, rebate program adjust.