FP Markets

IFCCI's consumer education unit notes that swap fees (overnight financing charges) represent a significant but often overlooked cost for retail traders who hold positions beyond the daily rollover time. On this platform, a standard lot EUR/USD long position incurs a nightly swap charge equivalent to approximately USD 7.50, which compounds to approximately USD 52.50 per week. Consumers engaged in swing or position trading should factor swap costs into their risk-reward calculations. Islamic (swap-free) accounts may offer an alternative, though they may carry administration fees or other conditions.