Live Spreads

See which broker is tightest right now. Spreads are streamed from live accounts and ranked strictly by live spread, updated in real time during market hours. Covering forex, indices, commodities and crypto CFDs, this is the fastest way to see the real cost of trading before you commit to a broker.

How we measure spreads

Live spreads
Tightest broker spreads, updated in real time
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BrokerEURUSDGBPUSDUSDJPYAUDUSDUSDCADEURJPYGBPJPY
AvaTrade
Standard
0.81.21.30.91.81.82.2
GoMarkets
Standard
0.80.81.00.81.01.03.0
Spec Markets
Raw
0.10.10.30.30.20.20.2
Tickmill
Standard
1.92.11.91.81.92.32.1
Axi
Standard
0.70.80.70.70.80.81.2
Exness
Standard
0.81.01.00.91.42.96.0
Vantage Markets
Standard
1.31.51.81.51.11.72.1
Lowest spread per instrument highlighted. P marks a sponsored partner. Delayed values show as a dash.
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Why the spread is the number that matters

The spread is the difference between the buy and sell price of an instrument, measured in pips. It is the cost you pay the moment you open a position, before the market has moved at all. A broker advertising a tight headline number is one thing; what it actually quotes on EURUSD, gold or the indices during live trading is another. This board shows the second one.

How the live board works

Switch between two views. Grid lays every broker against every instrument so you can scan a whole category at once, with the lowest spread in each column highlighted. Ranking sorts brokers from tightest to widest on a single instrument, so you get a straight answer to “who is cheapest on this pair right now.” Use the Forex, Indices, Commodities and Crypto tabs to change category. Partner brokers are labelled, and that label never moves them up the list.

How we measure spreads

Every value is pulled from a live account at the broker, streamed continuously, and shown as the spread in pips or points. Nothing here is a typed-in estimate. Because spreads move constantly, the figures are indicative and can differ slightly from the pricing you receive on your own account, which depends on your account type, the time of day and market conditions.

Raw vs standard accounts

You will see the same broker quote very different spreads depending on the account. Raw or ECN accounts show near-zero spreads and charge a separate commission, while standard accounts fold the cost into a wider spread with no commission. The account type is shown next to each broker so you are comparing like with like.

Want the bigger picture?

A live snapshot tells you who is tight this second. To see who stays tight through news, rollover and quiet hours, open the spread history and compare brokers over time.

View spread history

Frequently asked questions

What is a spread in forex trading?

The spread is the gap between the buy (ask) and sell (bid) price, quoted in pips. It is the main cost of opening a trade, so a tighter spread means a cheaper entry.

How often do the spreads update?

The board streams from live accounts and updates in real time during market hours. A value that stops updating is marked, so you never act on a stale number.

Are these real broker spreads?

Yes, from live accounts at each broker. They are indicative and can differ slightly from your own account pricing.

Why do spreads widen?

Around major news, at the daily rollover, and when liquidity is thin. They tighten again as normal trading resumes.

Which broker has the lowest spreads?

It changes by the second and by instrument. Use the ranking view to see who is tightest on your pair right now.

Does paying MonkeyTrade improve a broker's ranking?

No. Ranked strictly by live spread. A commercial relationship never changes a broker's position.

Risk warning. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

This page is for general information only and is not investment advice or a solicitation. Spreads and rankings can change at any time and may differ from the pricing you receive when you open an account.

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