Why was the spread on my trade so large?
Last updated: 12 August 2026
The size of the spread can vary significantly based on market conditions, especially for volatile assets like Oil or Natural Gas. When market volatility is high, spreads can widen. If you choose to use leverage, the spread is also multiplied by the leverage factor applied. Leverage increases the magnitude of both gains and losses.
The spread on CFDs consists of two components:
- The market spread (determined by the market, not by etoro).
- The etoro spread fee: a markup charged by etoro when you open and close the position.
The etoro spread fee is consistent, and unique to each asset. Visit the etoro fees page for more information.
CFD positions on US-listed stocks & ETFs priced at $3 or less (based on the closing price available on the etoro platform for the last trading day of the previous week) will incur a fee of 2 cents per unit.
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