What is a swap in forex trading?

A swap (or rollover) is the interest paid or earned for holding a trading position open overnight. It is based on the interest rate differential between the two currencies in a pair. Your broker charges or credits this amount daily at 5 PM EST.

What is Triple Swap Wednesday?

Most brokers charge triple swap on Wednesday nights to account for the weekend settlement period (T+2). This means holding a trade over Wednesday costs 3x the normal overnight rate, even though the market is open. Always factor this into swing trade planning.

How do swap fees affect prop firm traders?

Swap fees are deducted from your account equity and count towards your drawdown. Large swap costs on swing trades can silently eat into your drawdown buffer, potentially causing a breach if not calculated in advance.

Where do I find swap rates for my broker?

In MetaTrader, right-click any instrument in Market Watch and select 'Specification'. The swap long and swap short values are listed in points. Enter these values into the calculator above.

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Swap Calculator

Calculate overnight rollover interest (swap fees) for holding forex, gold, and index positions overnight

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Mathematical Precision

In proprietary trading, a single mathematical error can lead to a breached account. Calculators remove emotion and human error from the equation, ensuring your risk parameters align perfectly with your firm's strict rulesets.

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Whether you are calculating pip value, margin, or risk-reward ratios, standardizing your calculations is the only proven method to survive a losing streak without hitting your maximum drawdown limit.

Pros of Swap Calculator

Eliminates human error in position sizing
Ensures compliance with strict prop firm loss limits
Standardizes risk across all currency pairs

Cons of Swap Calculator

Requires manual input before every trade
Must be adjusted dynamically if account equity drops

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Input your current funded account balance or trailing peak.

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