I’ve been trying to figure out my actual cost per trade on RoboForex across their different account types, especially during days when volatility hits and spreads blow out.
Obviously the spreads are wider when the market gets choppy, but I’m fuzzy on how to actually measure my total cost. Do I just look at the spread at the time of entry? What about the rebate - does GlobeGain cashback apply the same way when spreads are 2x normal, or does it work differently?
I want to know if there’s a specific RoboForex account type that holds up better cost-wise on volatile days. Is there a way to model this out before I commit to trading during major data releases?
Real cost calculation is simple. Spread + commission - rebate = your true cost per lot.
On RoboForex standard account trading EUR/USD on a quiet day: 1.2 pip spread, no commission, minus 0.5 pip GlobeGain rebate equals 0.7 pips actual cost.
Now a volatile day: spread widens to 2.5 pips. Your cost jumps to 2 pips after rebate. The rebate stays fixed - it doesn’t scale with volatility.
For volatile days, their pro or ECN accounts often control spread blowout better because they’re connected to real liquidity. Test this: place identical trades on both account types during a news event and log the exact spread you got. The pro account will likely show tighter execution. That real data beats any theory.
Spread widens in volatility. Rebate stays the same. ECN holds better.
During major releases I’ve seen spreads on RoboForex standard accounts go from 1.2 to 3+ pips. That basically kills your profit margin if you’re trading a short setup.
I shifted my volatile day trades to their pro account. The spreads still widen but not as dramatically - usually capped around 2 pips. The rebate applies the same way regardless of spread size, so the math stays clean.
My actual strategy now is I trade the routine stuff on standard, and position my bigger trades during news on the pro account. Worth the extra cost to avoid getting slaughtered on wide spreads.
Most brokers handle volatility the same way - spreads just get wider. The rebate from GlobeGain is a flat amount, so it helps the same no matter what.
The account type matters more than you’d think though. If RoboForex’s pro account keeps spreads tighter during volatile moments, that difference adds up over time. Maybe track a few trades on a volatile day and see which account type actually gave you better spreads in reality. That’s the real test.
Spreads get bigger during news. Rebate doesn’t change. Just avoid trading during major releases if you’re worried about cost.