You can track execution speed (as well as spreads and slippages) using TradingCost EA. It is free. As for 30 seconds delays... I think every broker can fail sometimes. The question is how does it solve the problem.

Yep, it was live account. Test was run on VPS in NY, so ping was very small. 125 ms is not much for MT4-server and broker with A-book model. And of course you can close 3-4 trades within a second even manually (and 8 times more using EAs or scripts). ...

3.5 USD per lot is very good for retail account. Congrats!

OMG! You're cool man ) What commission do you have at GP?

Yep, it is really not bad. Here is an review with 600 live executions I made few weeks ago — video

You're welcome! "Only current symbol" parameter added.

Could you please show me some example? I want to compare FX and CFD costs. Thank you!

And what is max leverage on CFD can you have? Any hidden costs/commissions?

And what leverage on CME, for example?

You just a great trader! I know only 2 or 3 such traders myself. So, my calculations for all other, who like scalping and other modern strategies

As I know, you can have up to 1:20 (or even 1:10) with futures. So, if you want to have 1:50 or more, you should pay swap. But it is better to clear this moment with broker, I haven't trade futures.

What leverage do you have while trading futures? That is the answer, swaps — is the cost of leverage.

Next step is to open only trades that will be profitable =)))

Your idea is clear for me — if you trade bad, size of costs has no matter. And you're right, of course. But you don't want to understand my idea. And it is very simple too: if you trade good, your results will be much better with low costs. Even ...

As tropical_g said, you pay swap only because you have leverage. Trade without leverage and don't pay swap. But your profit will be smaller too.

Here it is: video video video The same accounts with 50K USD deposit, 3*1.0 lot deals on 3 different pairs, targets from 7 to 15 pips. And 70 USD difference at the end. I could wait more before closing, the difference will be the same. Anyone ...

You can trade without leverage and will not pay the swaps... But you want to make 100%/month, don't you? =)

I was busy yesterday. I'll make a short video for you. Not with trading ideas, but with trading practice.

Thanks again! 150 lots are about $2K paid (including spreads and slippages)! What this a percent from your balance? [don't tell me, just take a thought] You can estimate your costs more clearly using this tool. And... you can have lower commission ...

Thank you for your neutral post What is your average trade volume (monthly)?