Exness Pro Account Guide
The Exness Pro account sits between the commission-free Standard account and the ECN-style Zero/Raw Spread accounts. It offers tighter spreads than Standard with no commission — making it attractive for traders who want better pricing without the complexity of commission-based accounting.
Exness Pro Account Specifications
| Feature | Pro Account |
|---------|------------|
| Minimum deposit | $200 |
| EUR/USD spread | From 0.1 pips (typical: 0.4–0.7 pips) |
| Commission | None |
| Leverage | Up to 1:∞ (eligible clients) |
| Execution | Instant or Market execution |
| Minimum trade size | 0.01 lots |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 |
| Islamic account | Available |
Typical live spreads on Pro:
- EUR/USD: 0.4–0.7 pips during London/NY hours
- GBP/USD: 0.6–1.0 pips
- XAU/USD (gold): $0.15–$0.35/oz
- USD/JPY: 0.3–0.6 pips
Effective cost per standard lot EUR/USD:
At 0.6 pip average: $6.00 per RT. Better than Standard (avg $8–$10) but marginally worse than Zero ($7 with commission). The difference is small — Pro's advantage is zero commission simplicity.
Pro Account vs Standard vs Zero — Choosing the Right One
Use Standard account if:
- You are a beginner or low-volume trader
- Minimum deposit flexibility ($10) matters
- You want the simplest fee structure to learn from
- Monthly volume under 5 lots
Use Pro account if:
- You trade 5–30 lots/month
- You prefer no commission (simpler P&L tracking)
- You want better spreads than Standard without ECN commission
- You are comfortable with $200 minimum
Use Zero account if:
- You trade 30+ lots/month
- You are a scalper or active day trader
- You trade gold (XAU/USD) heavily — Zero's 0.0 gold spread significantly outperforms Pro on high volume
- You want the absolute lowest cost per trade and understand commission accounting
The break-even between Pro and Zero:
At Pro's 0.6 pip avg EUR/USD: $6 per RT
At Zero's 0.0 pip + $7 commission: $7 per RT
Pro is actually slightly cheaper for EUR/USD at moderate volumes. Zero is significantly cheaper for gold and when Pro's spreads widen above 0.7 pips (common during NY/London sessions).
Verdict: Pro account is excellent for swing traders and medium-frequency traders who want better-than-Standard conditions without ECN complexity.
Pro Account Unique Features
Instant execution option:
Unlike Standard (market execution only), the Pro account can be configured for instant execution — price requotes on slippage rather than filling at market. This matters for specific strategies where exact price is critical (certain pending order systems).
Tighter spreads during quiet hours:
Pro account spreads are most competitive during Asian session when major pair spreads narrow. EUR/USD on Pro can reach 0.1–0.2 pips during Asian session vs 0.3–0.5 pips on Standard.
Islamic account on Pro:
Swap-free (Islamic) status is available on Pro accounts. Combined with Pro's tighter spreads and no commission, this is one of the best Islamic account configurations available on Exness for medium-frequency traders.
Copy trading as a strategy provider:
Pro account holders can become strategy providers on Exness Social Trading. The tighter Pro spreads benefit providers who need to show attractive performance statistics to attract investors.
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