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Commission-free ETFs

No commission. Not no cost.

Trade ETF CFDs with no commission on every Uprime Capital LTD account. You still pay the spread and, on positions held overnight, financing. Know all three before you trade.

What it means

Commission-free, explained plainly.

An ETF is a basket of assets that trades under one ticker. On Uprime Capital LTD you trade a CFD on that ETF. A CFD is a contract on price. You never own the ETF.

$0

Commission on ETF CFDs, on Standard, Pro and VIP accounts.

Spread

The gap between the buy and sell price. This is a cost on every trade.

Financing

A daily charge or credit on leveraged positions held past the daily cut-off.

No ownership

You hold a contract, not units. No fund fees are charged to you by Uprime Capital LTD on the ETF itself.

Where the cost is

Free of commission is not free of cost.

Removing commission does not remove the price of trading. For ETF CFDs, the cost sits in two places. Both are shown on the platform before you confirm an order.

  • Spread: paid when you open and close
  • Financing: charged per night while a position stays open
  • Wider spreads can apply when markets are closed or quiet
  • Long-term holding costs more than short-term trading
Cost breakdown

What you pay on an ETF CFD.

Figures are examples and vary by instrument and market conditions.

CostDo you pay it?How it works
CommissionNo ($0)Not charged on ETF CFDs on any account.
SpreadYesBuilt into the buy and sell price. Narrower on liquid ETFs, wider on small ones.
Overnight financingYes, if held overnightDaily charge or credit based on position size, direction and a benchmark rate plus a fee.
Fund management feesNot charged to you by Uprime Capital LTDThe ETF's own costs are already reflected in its price.
Currency conversionIf your account currency differsApplied to profit and loss in the instrument's currency.
Worked example

Counting the real cost.

An illustration with made-up numbers, not a quote or a prediction.

StepExample
PositionBuy 100 units of an ETF CFD at 50.00 (position value $5,000)
Commission$0.00
Spread0.04 wide, so about $4 to open and close
FinancingAbout $0.60 per night while the position is open (example rate)
Held 10 nightsAbout $6 financing, plus about $4 spread: roughly $10 total cost
ResultThe price must move in your favour by more than the costs just to break even.
ETF types

What kinds of ETF CFDs you may find.

These are categories to help you browse, not a complete or guaranteed list. Availability can change.

Broad index

Funds that follow a large stock index or a whole country or region.

Sector

Technology, energy, health, financials and other parts of the economy.

Commodity

Funds that follow metals, energy or other raw-material prices.

Bond

Funds that follow government or corporate bond markets and yields.

Thematic

Funds built around an idea, such as clean energy or robotics.

Currency and volatility

Funds that follow currency baskets or measures of market swings. Often more complex.

Browse what is on offer in the full ETFs and funds overview. The live list is in the platform.

Choosing an ETF

Four checks before you trade.

What does it track?

Read the fund’s description. Know the index, sector or asset behind the price.

How big and active is it?

Large, busy ETFs usually have tighter spreads and smoother prices.

What is the spread?

Compare the spread to the size of the move you expect. A wide spread eats small moves.

How long will you hold?

Check the overnight financing rate. Many days of holding can cost more than the spread.

Risks

Things to know first.

  • CFDs are leveraged. A small price move can cause a large loss, and you can lose more than you deposit in some jurisdictions.
  • ETFs can fall as well as rise. Diversification inside the fund does not remove risk.
  • Prices can gap at the open, especially for ETFs tied to markets in other time zones.
  • Dividends and distributions are handled as cash adjustments on your CFD, not paid as fund income.
  • Financing is charged every night you hold. Leveraged positions held for a long time can cost a lot.
  • Learn on a free demo account first.
FAQ

Common questions.

There is no commission. You still pay the spread, and financing if you hold overnight.
No. You trade a CFD, a contract on the ETF’s price. You get no ownership or voting rights.
Long positions are credited and short positions are debited a matching cash adjustment. Details are in the platform.
Yes. Standard, Pro and VIP have no commission on ETF CFDs. Spreads on other markets differ by account.
Yes, up to the limit for your jurisdiction and the instrument. ETF leverage is usually lower than for major forex. See what is leverage.
On the pricing page and in the order ticket before you confirm. New to CFDs? Read CFD trading.

Risk warning. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Commission-free does not mean cost-free. Make sure you understand how they work and whether you can afford the risk.

Open your account.

It takes a few minutes online. Start with a demo if you want to look around first.