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Afterprime vs FXCM: GBPCAD

FXCM costs $22.81/lot on GBPCAD. Afterprime costs $11.07/lot. 51.0% lower, zero commission.

Start Trading GBPCAD

Afterprime GBPCAD

$11.07/lot

FXCM GBPCAD

$22.81/lot

You save per 100 lots

$1174 @Afterprime

Afterprime vs FXCM GBPCAD Cost Comparison

Cost Component	Afterprime	FXCM
All-in spread (pip)	1.11	2.28
Commission	$0	Varies by account
Net cost per lot	$11.07	$22.81
Flow Rewards	−$0.30/lot	None
Net after Flow Rewards	$10.77/lot	$22.81/lot
Saving vs Afterprime	—	51.0% more expensive

Flow Rewards rebate of $0.30/lot is a structural edge paid back to active traders.Current month rate shown. Source: Forexbenchmark.com. Previous 7 Days Range. Incl. Commissions + Spreads.

This comparison uses FXCM's pricing for GBPCAD, verified by Forexbenchmark.com, which represents their lowest all-in cost offering.

Who Gets the Better Deal?

Scalpers / High Frequency

Afterprime wins on cost

At 51.0% lower cost per lot, Afterprime is materially cheaper for scalpers trading GBPCAD at volume. On 500 lots/month the cost difference is $5870.

Swing Traders

Overnight cost matters too

For traders holding positions overnight, swap rates are the secondary cost factor. Check GBPCAD swap rates for a direct overnight cost comparison.

Algo / EA Traders

Sub-50ms, zero commission

Sub-50ms execution and zero commissions make Afterprime a stronger choice for automated trading than FXCM.

Afterprime vs FXCM GBPCAD FAQs.

Is Afterprime cheaper than FXCM for GBPCAD?+

Yes. Based on current live data, Afterprime's all-in GBPCAD cost is $11.07/lot versus FXCM's $22.81/lot, a 51.0% difference. On 100 lots that's $1174 in your favour.

Does FXCM charge commission on GBPCAD?+

FXCM's all-in cost includes spread and any applicable commission depending on account type. Afterprime charges $0 commission on all trades cost is entirely spread-based.

What is Afterprime's Flow Rewards and how does it affect the comparison?+

Flow Rewards is a structural rebate of up to $3/lot paid back to active traders. The current GBPCAD rate is $0.30/lot, bringing Afterprime's net cost to $10.77/lot.

How often is this data updated?+

Spread and cost data is sourced from Forexbenchmark.com's feed and reflects current market conditions. Data is refreshed approximately every 12 hours.

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