Protection and Account Mechanics / Protection

What is Spread?

Spread is the difference between the bid and ask prices.

Lesson 5 / 73 minBeginner
01 / What you'll learn

Spread is the difference between the bid and ask prices.

04 / Visual explainer
Bid 100.00← gap →Ask 100.02
Illustrative example: one step at a time, then check the broker's official contract details.
05 / WHY IT MATTERS

06 / Explain it simply

What is Spread?

Spread is the difference between the bid and ask prices.

07 / Everyday example

If one price is 100.00 and the other is 100.02, the 0.02 gap is the spread at that moment.

08 / MT5 example
BrokerMT5Your order

Market Watch may show bid and ask. The spread can change with the symbol, time, and market conditions.

DEMO ACCOUNT

What is Spread?

Practice with Virtual money. No live order is required.

  1. 1Open your demo account
  2. 2Choose a symbol
  3. 3Open the order window
  4. 4Find the relevant field
  5. 5Enter a practice value
  6. 6Review before submitting
09 / Key takeaways
  • Spread is a trading cost or gap.
  • It can vary over time.
  • Compare like-for-like account and instrument terms.
10 / Common mistake

Assuming a displayed spread is fixed forever.

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