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Source: ForexBenchmark - Previous 7 Days Range | All Pairs | Incl. Commissions + Spreads. (Last Updated: 12 June 2026)
Global Prime costs reflect spread including commission on standard lot. Afterprime costs include zero commission with Flow Rewards™ applied at standard eligible rates. Comparisons are on a like-for-like account basis.
| Volume | Global Prime | Afterprime | Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 lots | $388.50 | $159.50 | $229.00 |
| 100 lots | $777.00 | $319.00 | $458.00 |
| 250 lots | $1942.50 | $797.50 | $1145.00 |
| 500 lots | $3885.00 | $1595.00 | $2290.00 |
| 1000 lots | $7770.00 | $3190.00 | $4580.00 |
Source: ForexBenchmark - Previous 7 Days Range | All Pairs | Incl. Commissions + Spreads. (Last Updated: )
Afterprime net cost figures include Flow Rewards™ at $0.40/lot (round turn), applicable to eligible client accounts on qualifying instruments. Flow Rewards™ rates may vary. See Flow Rewards for full eligibility criteria.
Cost comparisons are based on third-party data and are for informational purposes only. Trading involves significant risk of loss. Individual trading costs will vary based on account type, instrument, and market conditions.
The spread is the primary cost of entry for any trader, but it is rarely static. Most brokers quote "typical" spreads that fluctuate wildly during high volatility or low liquidity periods (like the New York/London crossover or market open).
Traders often make the mistake of looking at commission in isolation. A low commission is meaningless if it’s paired with wide spreads or poor execution (slippage).
The Total Cost Per Lot formula is: (Spread in Pips x Pip Value) + Round Turn Commission = Total Cost
When we calculate the comparison between Afterprime and other brokers, we don't just look at a snapshot. We aggregate data across different market sessions to provide a "Net Cost" profile.
Global Prime is an Australian-headquartered forex and CFD broker founded in 2010 by Jeremy Kinstlinger in Melbourne. The company initially serviced institutional traders before opening to retail clients in 2011. Global Prime operates as FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd under its primary ASIC-regulated entity and positions itself on institutional-grade execution conditions, raw ECN pricing, and transparency. The broker routes client orders through direct market access to over 26 liquidity providers, reporting execution speeds as fast as 10 milliseconds. Global Prime serves clients in over 170 countries and offers access to 240+ tradeable instruments including forex, indices, commodities, bonds, stocks, and cryptocurrency CFDs. Client funds are held in segregated trust accounts with HSBC and National Australia Bank (NAB).
Global Prime operates through three regulated entities. FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) number 385620. Gleneagle Securities Pty Limited, trading as Global Prime FX, is regulated by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) under company number 40256. Global Prime FX International Limited is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Seychelles. Negative balance protection applies to clients registered under the ASIC entity. Client funds held under the ASIC entity are maintained in segregated trust accounts at HSBC and National Australia Bank. The broker participates in the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) dispute resolution scheme under its ASIC licence. The broker does not hold FCA, CySEC, or FSCA authorisation; UK and EU clients should note accordingly.
Global Prime supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and TraderEvolution as its primary trading platforms. MT4 is available on desktop, web browser, and mobile (iOS and Android). TraderEvolution offers a multi-asset interface and is available via desktop and a dedicated mobile app for iOS and Android. FIX API access is available for algorithmic and high-frequency traders requiring direct low-latency connectivity. The broker also supports TradingView for charting, ZuluTrade and Myfxbook AutoTrade for copy and social trading, and offers VPS hosting services. MetaTrader 5 is not currently offered at Global Prime.
Global Prime offers two live account types. The Standard account has no minimum deposit requirement, no commission charges, and spreads from 0.9 pips on major forex pairs. The Raw account has no minimum deposit requirement, raw spreads from 0.0 pips, and a fixed commission of $3.50 per lot per side ($7.00 round turn). Both account types support leverage up to 1:500 for global clients; Australian retail clients are subject to ASIC leverage caps of 1:30, with a Pro Trading mode available to eligible clients providing access to up to 1:500 leverage at a reduced stop-out level of 20%. Scalping, hedging, and Expert Advisors are permitted on all accounts. The minimum trade size across both accounts is 0.01 lots. Global Prime does not currently offer swap-free (Islamic) accounts. Demo accounts are available with no expiry date.
We curate membership to maintain clean order flow. Better flow quality means better liquidity access and more consistent execution for all members.
Flow RewardsTM start with your first trade.
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Yes. Most traders transfer accounts in 2-3 business days. We provide a migration checklist and our team assists with the process.
Afterprime is built for system-based traders who track performance and care about total cost. If you trade sporadically or prefer market execution without analysis, we’re probably not the best fit.
ECN (Electronic Communication Network) means orders go directly into a network of liquidity providers. It’s a model, not a guarantee of lower cost. Global Prime charges commission on its ECN accounts on top of the raw spread. Afterprime’s zero-commission model structures the cost into the spread. The all-in cost per lot is what matters and forexbenchmark’s 7-day average data consistently shows Afterprime lower on majors.
Global Prime: MT4, MT5, and cTrader. Afterprime: MT4, MT5, WebTrader, FIX API, and TraderEvolution. If cTrader is a requirement, Global Prime has it and Afterprime doesn’t. For MT4 and MT5 users, the cost comparison favours Afterprime.
Global Prime markets toward professional and institutional traders, including hedge funds and algorithmic strategies. Afterprime is also positioned for professional, algo, HFT, and scalping traders. The target audience overlaps significantly. The difference is that Afterprime’s Flow Rewards up to $3/lot is a recurring income line that compounds with volume, reducing net cost further for high-volume professional traders.
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