10 Forex Brokers with the Lowest Spreads for Iranians

Choosing the broker with the lowest spread is one of the key decisions for any trader, because trading costs such as the spread directly affect trading results. Many Iranian traders are also looking for a low-spread broker so they can manage their trading costs. That said, a low spread alone is not a sufficient criterion for choosing a broker, since other factors such as order execution speed, the level of slippage, commission, quality of support, the broker's technical infrastructure, terms of service for Iranian traders, … also matter a great deal. In this article, along with explaining the concept of spread in forex and why it matters, we review 10 of the best forex brokers with the lowest spreads and also introduce criteria to consider before choosing a low-spread broker.

 

What Is Spread in Forex and Why Does It Matter?

Spread in forex is the difference between the buy price (Ask) and the sell price (Bid) of an asset. The spread is one of the main costs traders pay when opening a position. Naturally, the lower the spread, the lower the cost of the trade. For example, if we are short-term traders (scalping) or trade frequently, we naturally look for the lowest spread in forex, because managing costs like the spread across a large number of trades has a significant impact on our final profit. However, we should not forget that a low-spread broker is not always the best option, and other factors such as order execution, commission level, spread type, … also affect our costs.

 

Why Is Choosing a Low-Spread Broker Harder for Iranians?

Given Iran's particular situation in international financial markets, choosing the best low-spread broker usually poses more challenges for Iranian traders. Most reputable brokers worldwide may be unable to offer direct services to Iranians due to international sanctions, regulatory compliance and their own regulations.

On the other hand, some brokers advertise a low spread figure, or with floating spreads, quote the lowest possible figure, but in real market conditions they may raise trading costs for reasons such as news releases or heavy volatility. Also, when a low-spread forex broker does serve Iranians, the broker's credibility and its deposit and withdrawal methods may also create challenges for us.

For this reason, Iranian traders need to consider, in addition to the spread, factors such as deposit and withdrawal methods, Persian-language support and the broker's credibility.

Criteria for Choosing the Lowest-Spread Broker for Iranians

To find the broker with the lowest spread, we should not rely solely on the spread figure the broker announces on its website or platform. The real cost of a trade is a combination of spread, commission, execution speed, account type, slippage, deposit and withdrawal methods, …. For Iranian traders, easy access to a broker's services matters a lot, because even the lowest spread is not worth much without proper services. Below we go through the criteria for choosing low-spread brokers for Iranians.

 

ECN vs. Standard Account Type

The type of trading account affects the spread. Standard accounts usually have higher spreads but charge no separate commission. In contrast, brokers offering ECN accounts, since the broker is not the counterparty and connects the trader directly to the market, generally offer very low or zero spreads, and the trading cost is mostly charged through commission.

For traders with relatively high trading volumes, checking the combined spread and commission matters more than the spread alone. That is why, to find the broker with the lowest spread and commission, we need to examine the types of trading accounts.

 

Execution Speed and Slippage Alongside a Low Spread

A low-spread broker becomes valuable only when it can execute orders at an adequate speed. If a broker has a low spread but executes trades with delays, the real and hidden cost of the trade may rise considerably. 

On the other hand, slippage, which usually occurs at times such as major news releases or heavy volatility, is an important criterion for traders who trade on short timeframes. Although slippage is natural in the market, if a low-spread broker can manage it with strong technical infrastructure and fast price updates, it is a better option for Iranian traders.

 

Rial Deposits and Withdrawals and Persian Support

For Iranian traders, alongside trading conditions, access to suitable deposit and withdrawal methods also matters a great deal. A broker may offer attractive trading conditions for Iranians but cause difficulties with its fund transfer or withdrawal methods. That is why Persian-language support at a broker also becomes important, so that when we face a problem, we can raise our questions  with the broker online.

10 Brokers with the Lowest Spreads for Iranians

Many Iranian traders are looking for brokers with the lowest spreads that, in addition to a low spread, offer good conditions in terms of execution speed, commission and support services. Given the variety of brokers' services, choosing the right option is not always simple and requires careful review. Below, we review 10 of the best lowest-spread brokers for Iranians and introduce each one separately.

 

1. LiteFinance Broker (LiteFinance)

LiteFinance, formerly known as LiteForex, offers floating spreads from 0 pips in its ECN account. The broker's spread is also zero on major currency pairs, including euro to dollar (EUR/USD), Australian dollar to US dollar (AUD/USD), pound to dollar (GBP/USD), ….

 

2. Alpari Broker (Alpari)

Alpari , which is still active in the Iranian market, offers its lowest floating spread in the ECN account, from 0.1 pips. Alpari also offers floating spreads from 0.9 to 1.5 pips on major currency pairs. 

 

3. XChief Broker (XChief) (Competitive ECN spreads with high execution speed)

XChief offers its lowest floating spread from zero pips in its xPrime account. According to the broker, XChief's account execution mode is Market Execution, so it can be said to offer an ECN account. 

 

4. AMarkets Broker (AMarkets)

AMarkets is one of the brokers that serve Iranians, offering low floating spreads from zero pips in its Zero account. In the ECN account, spreads start from 0.2 pips. A key point about AMarkets is its strong Persian-language support, which answers users online.

 

5. Errante Broker (Errante)

Reviewing the accounts of Errante (Errante), it can be said that this broker's spreads are competitive. For example, the floating spread in the Tailor Made account starts from zero pips, and its other accounts offer spreads of 0.2, 0.6 and 0.8 pips.

 

6. FiboGroup Broker (FiboGroup)

FiboGroup's floating spread starts from zero pips in the MT4 NDD, cTrader NDD, cTrader Zero Spread and MT5 NDD accounts. Since the currencies of these accounts include the major currencies, the dollar and the euro, this broker can be considered a good option for scalpers.

 

7. WM Markets Broker (WM Markets)

The spread on WM Markets' Zero trading account starts from zero pips, while in the Prime account it starts from 1 pip.  This broker's gold spread is one of the most competitive among brokers.

 

8. CapitalXtend Broker (CapitalXtend)

With a minimum deposit of $50 in the ECN account, you get floating spreads from 1.2 pips, and with a minimum deposit of $100 in CapitalXtend's Pro ECN account, you can benefit from floating spreads from zero pips.

 

9. FxPro Broker (FxPro)

FxPro, which is also known worldwide, offers floating spreads from zero in its Raw+ account. The broker also offers competitive spreads on major currency pairs and gold. For example, 0.2 pips on EUR/USD, 0.6 pips on GBP/USD and 1.5 pips on gold to dollar are among FxPro's offered spreads.

 

10. IFC Markets broker

The floating spread on the ECN Standard account at IFC Markets on the MetaTrader 5 platform starts from zero pips, which is the lowest spread at this broker. Among the other account types on MetaTrader 5, spreads on the Pro Standard and Pro Micro accounts start from 0.1 pips.

 

Spread comparison of the top 10 brokers

 

 

Which trading style suits a low-spread broker?

Naturally, not all traders need low spreads to the same degree. Depending on the trading style, the importance of the spread generally grows as the number of trades increases and as the time frame for executing trades or holding positions gets shorter. That is why scalpers, gold traders and people who place many trades during the day usually look harder for low-spread brokers. By contrast, traders who make long-term trades (Swing Trading) may consider factors other than a low spread, such as credibility, security and account maintenance conditions, to be more important.

 

Low-spread broker for scalping

In the scalping trading style, traders generally place a large number of trades in a short period. As a result, even the smallest extra cost can affect the final result. For this reason, scalpers usually look for the lowest-spread brokers with strong technical infrastructure for trade execution. One point worth mentioning is that ECN accounts are usually  better suited to scalpers, because compared with a standard account they have lower spreads and direct market access. The 3 low-spread brokers for scalping are:

• LiteFinance
• WM Markets
• IFC Markets

 

Low-spread broker for gold trading (XAUUSD)

Because of its high volatility, the spread cost on the gold symbol, XAU/USD, can matter. Traders who trade gold generally look for the broker with the lowest gold spread to reduce the cost of entering gold-related trades. However, the gold spread is not fixed in all conditions and may change during economic news or periods of increased volatility. The 3 brokers with the lowest gold spread for Iranians, in order, are:

• Amarkets
• FxPro
• CapitalXtend

 

Broker with the lowest spread and commission for high-frequency trading 

For Iranian traders who place a large number of trades, total costs matter a great deal. Sometimes a broker has a very low spread, but its high commission makes the final cost higher than at another broker. For this reason, choosing the best broker with the lowest spread and commission should be based on calculating the real cost of each trade. The 3 brokers with the lowest spread and commission are:

• LiteFinance
• Amarkets
• FxPro

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