Monthly Trading Cost Estimator

Estimate monthly and annual trading costs from monthly volume × fee rate, then as a % of capital (assumption-based).

Results

Fill in the inputs and click Calculate.

Risk disclaimer

Funding and slippage excluded; the fee rate is yours — actual rates vary by tier.

Why bother?

Fees are the only cost that is certain: the more you trade, the bigger the silent drag on the account.

Annual cost as % of capital lets you compare fees with your own return targets on one scale.

How to use

  1. Enter the monthly volume (sum of buy and sell notional).
  2. Enter the two-side fee rate (%) and your capital.
  3. Click Calculate for monthly/annual cost and the % of capital.

Formula

  • Monthly = volume × rate
  • Annual = monthly × 12
  • Annual % of capital = annual ÷ capital × 100%

Example

Capital 10,000, volume 50,000/month at 0.1% → 50/month, 600/year = 6% of capital.

You must earn 6% a year just to cover fees.

FAQ

How is turnover expressed?

Monthly volume ÷ capital × 100 gives the monthly turnover multiple.