Alpha Pro: Standard versus Raw commission budget
Compare execution-cost components without mistaking a commission-free evaluation for zero-cost trading. Vietnam nationals and residents are restricted.
Name the evaluation type
Alpha distinguishes Standard Evaluation from Raw Evaluation at checkout. Its commission FAQ says Standard has no commission, while Raw charges $2.50 per lot per direction; indices are commission-free in both. This does not quote the spread or a universal funded-account schedule.
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Diagram explained
Zero commission does not mean zero total cost
- Raw: $2.50 opening + $2.50 closing
- One lot: $5 commission for both directions
- Spread and swap remain separate
A simple two-direction calculation
For one lot opened and closed in an instrument subject to the stated Raw charge, commission is $2.50 + $2.50 = $5 for both directions. Spread, swap and any separate service charge remain additional components rather than being cancelled by that calculation.
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Do not confuse the fee type with Pro risk limits
The Pro 8 and Pro 10 programmes have different target and loss settings. Keep the programme, risk configuration and Standard/Raw selection in separate columns. A lower observed execution cost would not prove that the selected drawdown allowance suits the strategy.
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Eligibility before a purchase decision
The July country FAQ excludes persons who are nationals of or resident in Vietnam. This calculation is informational, not a purchase invitation for restricted readers. Save the final account-specific schedule rather than treating one fee example as an endorsement.
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