Spreads from zero and low commission
The Pro ECN account offers the tightest spreads available – from as low as zero for certain assets – and is perfect for experienced traders looking to target trades for even the smallest of price movements.
Low, fixed commission rates allow for predictable costs that can be easily factored into potential trading plans.
Pro ECN trading account at a glance
Markets
Commission
Spreads
Leverage
Platforms
Minimum deposit
Forex
Metals
Indices
Commodities
Cryptocurrencies
Stock CFDs (MT5)
ETF CFDs (MT5)
Forex: $2.5 per lot traded
Metals: $18 per mil notional traded
Indices and Commodities: $25 per mil notional traded
Crypto: 0.03% notional traded
Stock CFDs: $0.02 per side/lot (1 share = 1 lot)
ETF CFDs: $0.01 per side/lot (1 share = 1 lot)
From 0.0
Up to 1:3000
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
$500
Global opportunities
Access to hundreds of instruments across the Forex, Metals, Commodities, Indices, Crypto and Stock CFD markets.
No-to-low spreads and commissions
Spreads starting from zero and low commissions. Plus, great leverage to maximise opportunities.
Secure deposit and withdrawal
Choose from regional and global payment options to safely deposit or withdraw your trading funds.
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Micro
Standard
ECN
Pro ECN
Trading platforms
MT4
MT4 and MT5
MT4
MT4 and MT5
Minimum deposit
$30
$100
$300
$500
Commission
None
None
None
FX:
$2.5 per lot traded
Metals:
$18 per mil notional traded
Indices and Commodities:
$25 per mil notional traded
Crypto:
0.03% notional traded
Stock CFD:
$0.02 per side/lot (1 share = 1 lot)
ETF CFD:
$0.01 per side/lot (1 share = 1 lot)
Spreads
From 1.5 pips
From 0.3 pips
From 0.1 pips
From 0.0 pips
Leverage
Up to 1:500
Up to 1:1000
Up to 1:3000
Up to 1:3000
Margin call
50%
50%
80%
80%
Stop out
20%
20%
50%
50%
Markets
Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities
Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Crosses
Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Crosses
Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks (MT5), ETFs (MT5), Crosses
Frequently asked questions
ECN stands for Electronic Communication Network, and it allows traders to directly trade with one another. This means individual traders in different countries are able to buy or sell instruments together without the need for an intermediary.
The key differences between the Pro ECN account and other trading accounts available from Alpari are:
- Low, set commission rates and the spreads from zero
- A Pro ECN initial minimum deposit requirement of $500
- Highest leverage options
- Access to all available instruments, including Stock CFDs when using the MetaTrader 5 platform
You can compare accounts here.
If you're an experienced or professional trader looking for the best trading conditions with the lowest possible spreads and don’t mind a higher minimum deposit requirement, the PRO ECN account is your best bet.
There are set commission fees on the Pro ECN account, and spreads start at 0.0 pips per trade. The spread may increase depending on the instrument traded, and the market conditions at the time of trade. See the Pro ECN commission fees here.
Trades are settled by market execution meaning they are completed instantly at the prices available in the market at the time of trade. These can be higher or lower than the price indicated, but the order execution is guaranteed.
