Understanding Trading Costs
Trading costs affect the outcome of every transaction, which is why we publish them plainly. Depending on the product and how you trade, your costs may include:
There are no commissions on the Standard or Islamic Account: trading costs are built into the spread. There are no platform fees, no account maintenance fees and no charges outside the published documents.
Pricing by Trading Service
| Charge Type | OTC Derivatives & Spot FX | International Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Yes; the main trading cost. See typical spreads below | Yes; the main trading cost. See typical spreads below |
| Commission | None; costs are built into the spread | None; costs are built into the spread |
| Financing charge | On overnight positions; none on Islamic Accounts | On overnight positions, daily for crypto CFDs including weekends; none on Islamic Accounts |
| Currency conversion | Where the quoted currency differs from your account currency | Where the quoted currency differs from your account currency |
| Market or exchange fee | Not applicable | None currently applied; any third-party charge would appear in the schedule |
| Platform charge | None | None |
| Other charges | Per the published charges schedule | Per the published charges schedule |
Indicative Typical Spreads
Typical spreads under normal market conditions, identical on the Standard and Islamic Accounts. Select a category to view its pricing, in the same layout as the instrument specifications on our trading pages.
Forex
| Instrument | Typical spread |
|---|---|
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| Instrument | Typical spread |
|---|---|
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| Instrument | Typical spread |
|---|---|
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CAD | 2.2 pips |
| AUD/CHF | 2.2 pips |
Precious Metals
| Instrument | Typical spread |
|---|---|
| XAU/USD (Gold) | 0.30 USD |
| XAG/USD (Silver) | 0.03 USD |
| XPT/USD (Platinum) | 2.50 USD |
Energies
| Instrument | Typical spread |
|---|---|
| BRENT (Crude) | 0.04 USD |
| WTI (Crude) | 0.04 USD |
| NGAS (Natural Gas) | 0.010 USD |
Global Indices
| Instrument | Typical spread |
|---|---|
| US30 (Dow Jones) | 1.5 pts |
| US500 (S&P 500) | 0.4 pts |
| USTECH (Nasdaq 100) | 1.0 pts |
Industrial Commodities
| Instrument | Typical spread |
|---|---|
| COPPER | 0.005 USD |
| ALUMINIUM | 1.20 USD |
Cryptocurrency CFDs
| Instrument | Typical spread |
|---|---|
| BTC/USD | 15.0 USD |
| ETH/USD | 1.20 USD |
Crypto Pairs
| Instrument | Typical spread |
|---|---|
| BTC/EUR | 16.0 EUR |
| ETH/EUR | 1.30 EUR |
How Trading Costs Work
Spreads
The spread is the difference between the buying price and the selling price displayed for a product, and it is the main cost of trading with AETRAM. Spreads vary with the instrument, market conditions, liquidity, trading hours and volatility. The typical figures above show what to expect in normal conditions; live spreads are always visible on the platform before you place a trade.
Commissions
No commission applies on the Standard or Islamic Account. Trading costs are built into the spread, so the price you see on the platform is the price you trade.
Financing And Overnight Charges
Positions held past the daily cut-off of 5pm New York time carry a financing adjustment. For currency pairs it reflects the interest-rate difference between the two currencies; for index and crypto CFDs it is calculated on the notional value of the position using a benchmark rate plus or minus an adjustment. Crypto CFD financing accrues for every calendar day, including weekends. Rates are updated daily and published on the platform. Islamic Accounts are swap-free: no financing or rollover interest applies.
International Market Costs
International market transactions may carry additional third-party costs depending on the market and product, such as clearing, settlement or currency-conversion charges. Where a conversion applies, it is made at prevailing market rates, and any approved conversion charge appears in the charges schedule. Market and third-party charges may change.
Deposits, Withdrawals And Payments
| Payment method | Charge |
|---|---|
| Bank transfer | Free from AETRAM; your bank may apply its own charges |
| Debit or credit card | Free |
| Approved online payment methods | Free |
AETRAM does not charge deposit, withdrawal, inactivity or account maintenance fees. Third-party banks or payment providers may apply separate charges outside AETRAM's control.
How Trading Costs May Be Calculated
* A worked example, for explanation only.
| Example transaction | Buying 1 standard lot of EUR/USD, a position of 100,000 euros. |
| Spread cost | At a typical spread of 1.2 pips, the cost built into the price is 12 US dollars. |
| Commission | None |
| Financing | None if the position is closed the same day; if held overnight, the published daily swap rate applies. |
| Estimated total cost to open and close the position within the day | 12 US dollars. |
Actual charges vary with market conditions, product, transaction size, account type and holding period. This example does not represent a guaranteed transaction cost and says nothing about the profit or loss of the trade itself.
Official Pricing Document
| Pricing & Charges Schedule Version | 1.0 |
| Effective Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Last Reviewed | July 2026 |
| Document Owner | Finance & Compliance |
| Format |
* Please review the current version before opening an account or placing a transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The difference between the buying price and the selling price shown for a product. It is the main cost of trading with AETRAM and is built into the price you see on the platform.
Yes. Spreads are variable and move with market conditions, widening around news, market openings and periods of low liquidity. The live spread is always visible on the platform before you trade.
Third-party costs such as clearing, settlement or conversion charges may apply to some international market transactions. Any that apply appear in the charges schedule.
AETRAM does not charge for deposits or withdrawals. Your bank or payment provider may apply its own charges, which are outside our control.
Charges may be reviewed and updated in accordance with the client agreement and applicable regulation. The current schedule always applies, and its version and effective date are published.
Yes. Banks, payment providers and, for some international products, market infrastructure providers may apply their own charges, which are outside AETRAM's control.
Through our official complaints process, by writing to complaints@aetramfinserv.ae. If you believe a charge was incorrect or not properly explained, the Complaints Handling page sets out what to include and how escalation works.
It is not. The Standard and Islamic Accounts are commission-free, with trading costs built into the spread.
Adjustments applied to positions held past the daily cut-off of 5pm New York time. For currency pairs they reflect interest-rate differences; for index and crypto CFDs they are calculated on the position's notional value. Islamic Accounts are swap-free and carry no such charges.
Where an instrument's quoted currency differs from your account currency, conversion is made at prevailing market rates, and any approved conversion charge is set out in the charges schedule.
The Pricing & Charges Schedule is published on this page and in the Legal Documents Center, with its version number and effective date, ready to view or download.
Where notice is required, it is given through email, the client portal, a website notice or an updated legal document, in line with the client agreement.
Contact our support team through the Contact page or by writing to support@aetramfinserv.ae. Include the transaction reference and we will explain the charge line by line.
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