IST Markets offers three MT5 trading account types. Standard bundles your cost into the spread, Raw Spread gives you raw pricing plus a fixed commission, and Islamic removes overnight swap. Compare minimum deposit, spreads, commission and leverage below.
Compare accounts
| StandardAll-in spreads, no commission | Built for active tradersRaw SpreadRaw spreads plus a fixed commission | Islamic (swap-free)No overnight swap on positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $50 | $200 | $50 |
| Spreads from | 1.0 pips | 0.0 pips | 1.0 pips |
| Commission | None | $3.50 per lot per side | None |
| Leverage up to | 1:500 | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Platform | MT5 | MT5 | MT5 |
| Swap-free | No | No | Yes |
| Instruments | Forex, metals, energy, indices, stocks, crypto CFDs | Forex, metals, energy, indices, stocks, crypto CFDs | Forex, metals, energy, indices (eligibility may vary by instrument) |
| Best for | New traders who want simple, all-in pricing | Active and algorithmic traders focused on cost per trade | Traders who prefer not to pay or receive swap |
All-in spreads, no commission
Raw spreads plus a fixed commission
No overnight swap on positions
Conditions shown are indicative and may vary by instrument and country of residence; the terms shown in your client portal apply. Spreads are variable and may widen during news releases and low-liquidity sessions.
Leverage magnifies both gains and losses. Maximum leverage depends on the instrument, account type and your jurisdiction.
Which account is right for me?
No commission to calculate: your cost is the spread, from 1.0 pips. Minimum deposit $50.
Spreads from 0.0 pips plus $3.50 per lot per side. Suits scalping, EAs and high volume.
No overnight swap charged or paid, on the same MT5 platform.
How to compare costs: on Raw Spread, add the round-turn commission (both sides) to the spread you pay. On Standard, the spread is the whole trading cost. Swap applies to overnight positions on both.
Not sure yet? Open a free demo account first: it uses the same MT5 platform and real market prices, with virtual funds.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
FAQ
Three MT5 account types: Standard (all-in spread, no commission), Raw Spread (raw spreads plus a fixed commission per lot) and Islamic (swap-free). All three give access to the same MetaTrader 5 platform.
On Standard, the trading cost is built into the spread (from 1.0 pips) with no commission. On Raw Spread, spreads start from 0.0 pips and you pay a separate commission of $3.50 per lot per side. Raw usually suits frequent traders; Standard is simpler to read.
Standard: $50. Raw Spread: $200. Islamic: $50. Payment providers may set their own minimums.
Many beginners start with a free demo account, then move to Standard because all costs are in the spread and there is no commission to calculate. Choose based on how often you trade and the instruments you use, not on leverage.
Yes. From the client portal you can open additional MT5 accounts of a different type, for example a Raw Spread account alongside a Standard one, and move funds between them.
Swap-free trading is offered through the Islamic account. On Standard and Raw Spread accounts, positions held overnight incur swap (financing) charges or credits.
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