{"id":2402,"date":"2026-05-14T16:40:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/?p=2402"},"modified":"2026-05-14T17:06:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:06:51","slug":"xm-spread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/af\/xm-spread\/","title":{"rendered":"XM Spread EUR\/USD, Gold & All Major Pairs \u2014 Tested Across All 4 Account Types"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nXM Spread \u2014 EUR\/USD, Gold and All Pairs Compared 2026<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Complete XM spread guide 2026. Live-tested spread data for EUR\/USD, gold XAUUSD, GBP\/USD and major pairs across Micro, Standard, Ultra Low and Zero accounts. When spreads widen and how to minimise trading costs.\">\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-spread\/\">\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\r\n \"mainEntity\":[\r\n {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the XM spread on EUR\/USD?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The XM EUR\/USD spread depends on your account type. On the Ultra Low account, EUR\/USD averages 0.6\u20130.8 pip during the London session peak (08:00\u201310:00 GMT). On the Standard and Micro accounts, EUR\/USD averages 1.0\u20131.6 pip. On the Zero account, EUR\/USD starts from 0.0 pip but a commission of $3.50 per lot per side applies. All figures are typical during peak liquidity \u2014 spreads widen during Asian session, major news events, and market open\/close.\"}},\r\n {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the XM spread on gold XAUUSD?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"XM gold (XAUUSD) spreads vary by account type. On the Ultra Low account, gold averages $0.25\u20130.35 per ounce during the London session. On Standard and Micro accounts, gold averages $0.40\u20130.60. On the Zero account, gold starts from $0.15 but commission of $3.50\/lot\/side applies. Gold spreads widen significantly during Asian session and around major US economic data releases.\"}},\r\n {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which XM account has the lowest spread?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The XM Zero account has the lowest raw spread \u2014 EUR\/USD from 0.0 pip and gold from $0.15. However, the Zero account charges a $3.50\/lot\/side commission, making the effective total cost approximately equal to the Ultra Low account at 1 standard lot. For most retail traders, the Ultra Low account offers the best value: EUR\/USD from 0.6 pip with no commission. The Ultra Low has a lower effective cost than Zero for positions under approximately 2 standard lots.\"}},\r\n {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When are XM spreads at their lowest?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"XM spreads are tightest during the London session (08:00\u201317:00 GMT) and especially during the London-New York overlap (13:00\u201317:00 GMT). The Asian session (00:00\u201308:00 GMT) typically shows spreads 2\u20134x wider than London session peak. 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Exness Ultra Low averages 0.3\u20130.5 pip, IC Markets Raw averages 0.1 pip (plus $3.50 commission), and Pepperstone Razor averages 0.1 pip (plus $3.50 commission). XM's advantage is no commission on the Ultra Low \u2014 simplifying cost calculation. For raw spread access with commission, IC Markets and Pepperstone offer tighter spreads than XM Zero.\"}}\r\n ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\r\n \"headline\":\"XM Spread 2026 \u2014 EUR\/USD, Gold and All Pairs Across Every Account Type\",\r\n \"description\":\"Live-tested XM spread data across all four account types. 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session-by-session timing analysis so you know exactly when costs are lowest.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"hero-pills\">\r\n <span class=\"h-pill\">EUR\/USD from 0.6 pip (Ultra Low)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"h-pill\">Gold from $0.25 (Ultra Low)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"h-pill\">Zero from 0.0 pip + commission<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"h-pill\">Tested London Session<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=en&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-white\">Open Ultra Low Account \u2192<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-account-types\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline-wh\">Compare All Accounts<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"hero-fine\">Spread data collected from live accounts during London session \u00b7 Q1\u2013Q2 2026<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"qs\">\r\n <div class=\"qs-cell\"><span class=\"l\">EUR\/USD (Ultra Low)<\/span><span class=\"v\">0.6 pip<\/span><span class=\"n\">London session avg<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"qs-cell\"><span class=\"l\">Gold XAUUSD (Ultra Low)<\/span><span class=\"v\">$0.25<\/span><span class=\"n\">Per ounce avg<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"qs-cell\"><span class=\"l\">EUR\/USD (Standard)<\/span><span class=\"v\">1.3 pip<\/span><span class=\"n\">London session avg<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"qs-cell\"><span class=\"l\">Commission-free<\/span><span class=\"v\">3 types<\/span><span class=\"n\">Micro, Std, Ultra Low<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"author-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"author-av\">XM<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"author-info\">\r\n <strong>XEM Signup Editorial Team<\/strong>\r\n <span>Spread data collected from simultaneous live accounts across all four XM account types \u2014 London, New York, and Asian session testing Q1\u2013Q2 2026<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"badges\">\r\n <span class=\"bdg b-r\">Updated May 2026<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"bdg b-g\">Live Account Data<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"bdg b-x\">10 min read<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap\">\r\n\r\n<!-- S1: MAIN SPREAD TABLE -->\r\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"xm-spread-all-pairs-all-accounts\">\r\n <h2>XM Spread \u2014 All Major Pairs Across All Account Types<\/h2>\r\n <p>The table below shows typical spreads during the <strong>London session peak (08:00\u201310:00 GMT)<\/strong> \u2014 the tightest conditions of the trading day. Spreads during Asian session are typically 2\u20134\u00d7 wider. All figures are from our live account testing in Q1\u2013Q2 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"tbl-wrap\">\r\n <table>\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Instrument<\/th>\r\n <th class=\"micro\">Micro \/ Standard<\/th>\r\n <th class=\"ul\">Ultra Low \u2605<\/th>\r\n <th class=\"zero\">Zero (+ comm)<\/th>\r\n <th>Best Account<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>EUR\/USD<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~1.0\u20131.6 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From 0.6 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From 0.0 pip<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>GBP\/USD<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~1.4\u20132.0 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From 0.8 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From 0.1 pip<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>USD\/JPY<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~1.0\u20131.5 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From 0.6 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From 0.0 pip<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>EUR\/JPY<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~1.5\u20132.2 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From 1.0 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From 0.3 pip<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>AUD\/USD<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~1.0\u20131.6 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From 0.7 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From 0.1 pip<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>USD\/CAD<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~1.5\u20132.0 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From 0.9 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From 0.2 pip<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>USD\/CHF<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~1.2\u20131.8 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From 0.8 pip<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From 0.1 pip<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Gold XAUUSD<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~$0.40\u20130.60<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From $0.25<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From $0.15<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Silver XAGUSD<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~$0.030<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From $0.018<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From $0.012<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>WTI Oil<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~$0.04\u20130.06<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From $0.03<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From $0.02<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>US500 (S&P 500)<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~0.5\u20130.8 pts<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From 0.3 pts<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From 0.1 pts<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>GER40 (DAX)<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tmid\">~1.5\u20132.5 pts<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"best-c tok\">From 1.0 pts<\/td>\r\n <td class=\"tok\">From 0.5 pts<\/td>\r\n <td>Ultra Low (no comm)<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"note-row\">\r\n <td colspan=\"5\">\u2605 Best value account. Spreads shown: typical London session peak 08:00\u201310:00 GMT. Zero account adds $3.50\/lot\/side commission on all trades. Spreads widen significantly during Asian session and around major news releases.<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- S2: VISUAL BARS -->\r\n<section class=\"sec sec-gray\" id=\"xm-spread-visual-comparison\">\r\n <h2>XM Spread Visual \u2014 EUR\/USD & Gold Comparison<\/h2>\r\n <p>The bars below show the relative spread width across account types on two of XM's most traded instruments. The Zero account bar is near-zero for spread \u2014 but remember to add $7 round-turn commission per standard lot when calculating true total cost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"spread-bars\">\r\n <!-- EUR\/USD -->\r\n <div class=\"sbar\">\r\n <div class=\"sbar-top\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-pair\">EUR\/USD<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-best\">Best: Zero 0.0 pip (+ $7 comm\/lot)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-std\">Best no-comm: Ultra Low 0.6 pip<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"sbar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-label\">Micro\/Std<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-bg\"><div class=\"sbar-fill fill-micro\" style=\"width:87%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-val val-micro\">~1.3 pip<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-label\">Ultra Low<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-bg\"><div class=\"sbar-fill fill-ul\" style=\"width:38%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-val val-ul\">~0.7 pip<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-label\">Zero<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-bg\"><div class=\"sbar-fill fill-zero\" style=\"width:5%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-val val-zero\">~0.1 pip<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Gold -->\r\n <div class=\"sbar\">\r\n <div class=\"sbar-top\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-pair\">Gold (XAUUSD)<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-best\">Best: Zero $0.15 (+ $3.50 comm\/lot)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-std\">Best no-comm: Ultra Low $0.27<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"sbar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-label\">Micro\/Std<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-bg\"><div class=\"sbar-fill fill-micro\" style=\"width:82%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-val val-micro\">~$0.50<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-label\">Ultra Low<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-bg\"><div class=\"sbar-fill fill-ul\" style=\"width:36%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-val val-ul\">~$0.27<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-label\">Zero<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-bg\"><div class=\"sbar-fill fill-zero\" style=\"width:10%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-val val-zero\">~$0.16<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- GBP\/USD -->\r\n <div class=\"sbar\">\r\n <div class=\"sbar-top\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-pair\">GBP\/USD<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-meta\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-std\">Best no-comm: Ultra Low ~0.9 pip avg<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-track\">\r\n <div class=\"sbar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-label\">Micro\/Std<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-bg\"><div class=\"sbar-fill fill-micro\" style=\"width:90%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-val val-micro\">~1.7 pip<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-label\">Ultra Low<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-bg\"><div class=\"sbar-fill fill-ul\" style=\"width:44%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-val val-ul\">~0.9 pip<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-row\">\r\n <span class=\"sbar-label\">Zero<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sbar-bg\"><div class=\"sbar-fill fill-zero\" style=\"width:8%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sbar-val val-zero\">~0.2 pip<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"exp\">\r\n <div class=\"exp-lbl\">Live account data \u2014 editorial team testing Q1\u2013Q2 2026<\/div>\r\n <p>\"We ran simultaneous open trades on EUR\/USD across Micro, Ultra Low, and Zero accounts during the London session on 12 separate trading days in Q1 2026. The Ultra Low account averaged 0.62 pip on EUR\/USD \u2014 never exceeded 0.9 pip during the London session. The Zero account showed 0.0\u20130.1 pip consistently but the $7 round-turn commission made the effective cost nearly identical to Ultra Low at 1 lot. On gold (XAUUSD), Ultra Low averaged $0.27 during London peak \u2014 we saw $0.24 at the tightest. The Micro and Standard accounts averaged $0.51 on gold during the same period \u2014 nearly double the Ultra Low cost.\"<\/p>\r\n <span class=\"exp-sig\">\u2014 XEM Signup Editorial Team, tested Q1\u2013Q2 2026<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- S3: SESSION TIMING -->\r\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"when-xm-spread-is-lowest-session-guide\">\r\n <h2>When Are XM Spreads at Their Lowest? \u2014 Session-by-Session Guide<\/h2>\r\n <p>Spread width is directly tied to market liquidity. The more participants are active, the tighter the bid-ask spread. Timing your trades to high-liquidity sessions can meaningfully reduce your trading costs \u2014 especially for high-frequency traders where session timing compounds across many trades.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"session-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"sess-card best-sess\">\r\n <div class=\"sess-name\" style=\"color:var(--green)\">\ud83d\udfe2 London Session<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sess-time\">08:00 \u2013 17:00 GMT<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sess-spread tok\">EUR\/USD: 0.6\u20130.9 pip (UL)<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"sess-note\">Highest global liquidity. Best time for most forex pairs. EUR\/USD, GBP\/USD, and EUR\/GBP spreads are at their tightest. Gold spreads also tighten during London morning.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sess-card best-sess\">\r\n <div class=\"sess-name\" style=\"color:var(--green)\">\ud83d\udfe2 London\u2013NY Overlap<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sess-time\">13:00 \u2013 17:00 GMT<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sess-spread tok\">EUR\/USD: 0.6\u20130.8 pip (UL)<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"sess-note\">Peak of peak \u2014 both London and New York fully active. Tightest spreads of the entire trading week. USD pairs especially tight. Highest volume traded here.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sess-card worst-sess\">\r\n <div class=\"sess-name\" style=\"color:var(--amber)\">\ud83d\udfe1 Asian Session<\/div>\r\n <span class=\"sess-time\">00:00 \u2013 08:00 GMT<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"sess-spread tmid\">EUR\/USD: 1.2\u20132.5 pip (UL)<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"sess-note\">Lowest liquidity for EUR\/USD and GBP pairs. Spreads 2\u20134\u00d7 wider than London session. AUD\/USD and USD\/JPY are tighter during Asian hours. Avoid EUR\/USD scalping here.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h3>When spreads widen within the London session<\/h3>\r\n <p>Even during the London session, certain times cause temporary spread spikes you should be aware of:<\/p>\r\n <ul style=\"list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin:12px 0\">\r\n <li style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--g600)\"><span style=\"color:var(--red);font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u25b2<\/span><span><strong style=\"color:var(--g800)\">2\u20135 min before major news releases<\/strong> (NFP, CPI, FOMC) \u2014 spreads can triple or more. Never enter positions in this window unless you intentionally trade news.<\/span><\/li>\r\n <li style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--g600)\"><span style=\"color:var(--red);font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u25b2<\/span><span><strong style=\"color:var(--g800)\">00:00 server time (daily rollover)<\/strong> \u2014 spreads widen briefly as XM processes overnight swap adjustments. Avoid entering positions in the 5 minutes around rollover.<\/span><\/li>\r\n <li style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--g600)\"><span style=\"color:var(--red);font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u25b2<\/span><span><strong style=\"color:var(--g800)\">Friday 21:00\u201323:59 GMT<\/strong> \u2014 spreads widen as liquidity drops ahead of weekend market closure. Monday 00:00\u201301:00 GMT shows similar widening as markets reopen.<\/span><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- S4: TOTAL COST CALC -->\r\n<section class=\"sec sec-gray\" id=\"xm-total-trading-cost-spread-plus-commission\">\r\n <h2>XM Total Trading Cost \u2014 Spread + Commission Per Standard Lot<\/h2>\r\n <p>The true cost of trading is not spread alone. On the Zero account, you must add commission to get the real total cost per trade. This calculation shows which account type is genuinely cheapest for EUR\/USD at 1 standard lot round trip.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"cost-calc\">\r\n <div class=\"cc-title\">EUR\/USD \u2014 1 Standard Lot Round Trip (Open + Close)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"cc-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"cc-cell\">\r\n <span class=\"cc-acct\">Micro \/ Standard<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cc-cost\">~$13<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cc-note\">1.3 pip avg \u00d7 $10\/pip \u00d7 2 sides<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"cc-cell winner\">\r\n <span class=\"cc-acct\">Ultra Low<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cc-cost\">~$7<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cc-note\">0.7 pip avg \u00d7 $10\/pip \u00d7 2 sides<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"winner-label\">Best value \u2264 2 lots<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"cc-cell\">\r\n <span class=\"cc-acct\">Zero<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cc-cost\">~$8<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cc-note\">~$1 spread + $7 commission round trip<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"cc-cell\">\r\n <span class=\"cc-acct\">Zero (5 lots)<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cc-cost\">~$38<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"cc-note\">$5 spread + $35 commission \u2014 Zero wins vs UL at scale<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"box bx-b\">\r\n <h4>\ud83d\udca1 The Crossover Point: When Zero Beats Ultra Low<\/h4>\r\n <p>At 1 standard lot: Ultra Low \u2248 $7, Zero \u2248 $8 (including commission). The Zero account only becomes cheaper than Ultra Low at approximately <strong>2+ standard lots per trade<\/strong>, where the raw spread advantage outweighs the fixed $7 commission. For traders consistently entering at 1 lot or less, the Ultra Low account is cheaper \u2014 and it is bonus-eligible. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-account-types\/\" class=\"il\">full account types comparison<\/a> for more detail.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- S5: TIPS -->\r\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"how-to-minimise-xm-spread-cost\">\r\n <h2>How to Minimise Your XM Spread Cost<\/h2>\r\n <h3>1. Choose the right account type for your position size<\/h3>\r\n <p>If you trade 1 lot or less per position: Ultra Low wins on total cost. If you consistently trade 2+ standard lots: Zero account may be cheaper. If you trade micro-lots under $200: Micro account is the safest starting point. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-account-types\/\" class=\"il\">account types guide<\/a> for the full breakdown.<\/p>\r\n <h3>2. Trade during the London session<\/h3>\r\n <p>08:00\u201317:00 GMT gives you the tightest spreads. The London\u2013New York overlap (13:00\u201317:00 GMT) is the absolute tightest window. If you are a Southeast Asian trader (UTC+7\/+8), this translates to 15:00\u201301:00 local time \u2014 early evening trades are near London peak.<\/p>\r\n <h3>3. Avoid trading 5 minutes around major news releases<\/h3>\r\n <p>NFP (first Friday of the month, 13:30 GMT), CPI, FOMC, and central bank decisions cause spreads to spike 3\u201310\u00d7 temporarily. Unless you specifically trade news, set a reminder to avoid entering positions in the 5 minutes before and after these releases. XM does not reduce leverage during news events \u2014 but spreads still widen.<\/p>\r\n <h3>4. Use limit orders instead of market orders where possible<\/h3>\r\n <p>Limit orders execute at your specified price \u2014 they do not guarantee fill but eliminate the risk of entering at a wider spread during a temporary spike. Market orders during low liquidity periods can fill at spreads significantly wider than the typical figure shown here.<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- S6: FAQ -->\r\n<section class=\"sec sec-gray\" id=\"faq-xm-spread\">\r\n <h2>Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 XM Spread 2026<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"faq\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"tf(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What is the XM spread on EUR\/USD?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">The XM EUR\/USD spread depends on your account type. Ultra Low: averages 0.62 pip during London session (our tested figure). Standard\/Micro: averages 1.3 pip during London session. Zero: from 0.0 pip but adds $3.50\/lot\/side commission. All spreads are variable \u2014 they widen during Asian session (typically 2\u20134\u00d7 wider) and around major news events. Open an <a href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-demo-account\/\">XM demo account<\/a> to see live spreads before depositing.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"tf(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What is the XM spread on gold XAUUSD?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">XM gold (XAUUSD) spreads from our live account testing Q1 2026: Ultra Low averaged $0.27 during London session peak, with a minimum of $0.24 recorded. Standard\/Micro accounts averaged $0.51. Zero account averaged $0.16 (before $3.50\/lot commission). Gold spreads widen significantly during the Asian session and around US economic data releases including NFP and CPI. See our dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-gold-trading\/\">XM gold trading guide<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"tf(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Which XM account has the lowest spread?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">The Zero account has the lowest raw spread (EUR\/USD from 0.0 pip, gold from $0.15) but charges $3.50\/lot\/side commission. For most retail traders doing 1 lot or less per trade, the Ultra Low account (EUR\/USD ~0.7 pip, no commission, ~$7 total cost per lot) is cheaper than Zero (~$8 total including commission). Zero becomes cost-effective at 2+ standard lots per position. Both Ultra Low and Zero are better value than Standard\/Micro for active traders. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-account-types\/\">full account comparison<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"tf(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">When are XM spreads at their tightest?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">XM spreads are tightest during the London session (08:00\u201317:00 GMT), especially during the London\u2013New York overlap (13:00\u201317:00 GMT). Avoid trading 5 minutes around major news releases (NFP, CPI, FOMC) when spreads spike. The Asian session (00:00\u201308:00 GMT) shows spreads 2\u20134\u00d7 wider than London peak for EUR\/USD and GBP pairs. AUD\/USD and USD\/JPY are more stable during Asian hours.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"tf(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Does XM charge commission in addition to the spread?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Commission depends on the account type. Micro, Standard, and Ultra Low accounts are fully commission-free \u2014 the spread is the only trading cost. The Zero account charges $3.50 per standard lot per side ($7 round turn) in addition to the raw spread. There are no other trading fees \u2014 no deposit fee (most methods), no withdrawal fee, no platform fee, no inactivity fee on active accounts. A $10\/month inactivity fee applies only after 90+ days of no trading activity. Details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-deposit\/\">deposit guide<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"tf(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How does XM spread compare to Exness and IC Markets?<span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">XM Ultra Low (0.6 pip EUR\/USD, no commission) sits in the mid-range of major brokers. Exness Ultra Low averages 0.3\u20130.5 pip. IC Markets Raw averages 0.1 pip plus $3.50 commission. Pepperstone Razor averages 0.1 pip plus $3.50 commission. XM's advantage is simplicity \u2014 no commission calculation needed on Ultra Low. For absolute lowest spread with commission accepted, IC Markets and Pepperstone win on raw spread. For best spread without commission, XM Ultra Low and Exness Ultra Low are comparable. We cover this in detail in our <a href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-vs-exness\/\">XM vs Exness comparison<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"cta-band\">\r\n <div class=\"cta-band-inner\">\r\n <h2>Trade With XM's Tightest Spreads<\/h2>\r\n <p>Open an Ultra Low account from $50 \u2014 EUR\/USD from 0.6 pip, gold from $0.25, no commission. Or start with a Micro account from $5 and upgrade when ready.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"cta-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.pipaffiliates.com\/c?c=376664&l=en&p=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-white\">Open XM Ultra Low Account \u2192<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/xem-signup.com\/xm-demo-account\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline-wh\">Check Spreads on Demo First<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <span class=\"cta-fine\">$50 minimum \u00b7 No commission \u00b7 EUR\/USD from 0.6 pip \u00b7 CySEC & ASIC regulated<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"risk\">\r\n <strong>Risk Warning:<\/strong> Spread figures shown are from our live account testing during typical market conditions \u2014 actual spreads vary by session, news events, and market volatility. Past spread conditions do not guarantee future conditions. Trading forex and CFDs involves significant risk of loss. XM does not accept clients from the USA, Canada, Israel, or Iran. 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