FBS‘s “Zero Spread” account carries the highest commission in this entire broker series. Here’s how to make sure you never open it by mistake.
Step 1: Never choose an account by name alone
“Zero Spread” sounds like the cheapest option, but it carries a $20/lot commission — more than triple ECN’s $6/lot for a comparable spread, per our FBS account-comparison article. The name is the opposite of the actual cost.
Step 2: Compare the real commission tables side by side
Before opening any account at FBS, pull up ECN’s and Zero Spread’s actual commission figures together — the numbers make the right choice obvious in a way the account names don’t.
Step 3: Default to ECN or Cent depending on your deposit
For most traders, ECN’s $6/lot commission or Cent’s $1 entry point are the sensible defaults — reserve Zero Spread only if FBS confirms a specific documented benefit that offsets its much higher commission.
Putting it together
Treat “Zero Spread” as a name to verify, not trust, compare the real commission tables before choosing, and default to ECN or Cent instead. This single check avoids the most extreme documented name-versus-cost mismatch anywhere in this 13-broker comparison series.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zero Spread ever the right choice? Only if FBS confirms a specific benefit in writing that justifies the higher commission — by default, assume it isn’t.
Does ECN require a higher deposit than Zero Spread? Confirm current minimums directly, since deposit requirements can differ from what the commission structure alone would suggest.
Choosing your account at FBS? ECN or Cent are the recommended defaults over Zero Spread.
FBS currently has a welcome offer for new accounts for a limited time — terms may change, check directly when you register.
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