You can check the live spread in MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), or the Moneta Markets app. Check the instrument on the trading account you intend to use, as spreads can vary by account type and market conditions.
How do I display spreads on MT4 or MT5?
On desktop
- Select View → Market Watch.
- Right-click inside Market Watch.
- In MT4, select Spread. In MT5, select Columns → Spread.
- The Spread column will appear next to the Bid and Ask prices.
On mobile
Open the MT4 or MT5 app, select Quotes, and find the instrument.
If the spread is not visible, switch to the detailed or advanced quote view, where available.
- Android (MT4 and MT5): Open Settings from the app menu and enable Advanced mode.
- iPhone or iPad — MT4: Select Advanced on the Quotes screen, where available.
- iPhone or iPad — MT5: The default quote view shows the spread beneath the instrument name. If you use table view, open the column settings and enable Spread.
Menu names and layouts may differ by app version. If a separate spread value is unavailable, calculate it by subtracting the Bid price from the Ask price.
How do I display spreads on Moneta Markets App?
In the Moneta Markets app:
- Open Home.
- Tap the layout icon at the top right of the instrument list.
- Change the display mode from Classic to Buy/Sell.
- Find your instrument. The spread appears between its Sell and Buy prices.
The displayed spread updates as market prices change.
Can I calculate the spread from quotes?
Spread = Ask price − Bid price
For example, Bid 1.08500 and Ask 1.08515 give a difference of 0.00015, or 1.5 pips for that EUR/USD quote. The displayed spread can change as quotes update.
For the effect on trading, see Why does my trade start with a loss?
