{"id":61597,"date":"2025-05-23T11:37:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=61597"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:52:26","slug":"spread-stocks","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/blog\/spread-aktien\/","title":{"rendered":"Spread Stocks Explained: What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you trade stocks? Then you pay a spread on every transaction. This seemingly small difference between the buying and selling price can significantly impact your returns. In this article, you will learn what the stock spread really means, how it affects your trading costs, and how you can use it to your advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n<style id=\"bricks-inline-css-component-lnntzm\">\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (BASE) *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-rtliac:not(.tag), .block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-rtliac img{aspect-ratio: 1; object-fit: contain}\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-rtliac{width: 65px}\n\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (BASE) *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-lkidxf{border: 3px solid #F6F6F8; margin-top: -60px; background-color: var(--light)}\n\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (BASE) *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-jzmkoh{font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--text-xl); text-transform: uppercase}\n\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (BASE) *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-umltno ul li{ list-style: none; position: relative; padding-left: 30px;} .block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-umltno ul li::before{ content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.4em; width: 15px; height: 15px; background-image: url('\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/square-full-solid.svg'); background-size: contain; background-repeat: no-repeat;}\n\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Mobil Hochformat *\/\n@media (max-width: 478px){\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-xowhkb{margin-top: 20px}\n}\n\n\/* BREAKPOINT: Desktop (BASE) *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-lnntzm{background-color: #F6F6F8; align-items: center; position: relative; margin-top: 60px; padding-right: var(--space-l); padding-bottom: var(--space-l); padding-left: var(--space-l)}\n\n\n\/* Disable links in editor *\/\n.block-editor-iframe__body a.brxe-lnntzm, .block-editor-iframe__body .brxe-lnntzm a{ pointer-events: none; }\n<\/style><div class=\"brxe-lnntzm brxe-block\"><div class=\"brxe-lkidxf brxe-div radius-full padding-s\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Icons_Uebersicht-blau.svg\" class=\"brxe-rtliac brxe-image css-filter size-full\" alt=\"A simple outline of a document with horizontal lines and a yellow magnifying glass in front of it, symbolizing the document check or search.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"brxe-xowhkb brxe-block\"><h2 class=\"brxe-jzmkoh brxe-heading\">The most important in a nutshell<\/h2><div class=\"brxe-umltno brxe-text\"><ul>\n<li>The spread is the difference between the buying and selling price of a stock and affects your trading costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Tight spreads mean lower costs, while wide spreads reduce your profits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Spreads vary depending on liquidity, volatility, and trading hours. A broker like CapTrader offers you true market access with particularly tight spreads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does spread mean in stocks?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spread<\/strong><\/td><td>Difference between bid price and ask price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bid price<\/strong><\/td><td>Highest price buyers are willing to pay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ask price<\/strong><\/td><td>Lowest price sellers will accept<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bid-Ask Spread<\/strong><\/td><td>Aufstrich<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spread in stocks is the difference between the price buyers are willing to pay (bid) and the price sellers are asking (ask). This difference is, so to speak, an indirect trading fee. A tight spread in stocks means cheaper trading. A wide spread reduces your return. What else you need to know about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/blog\/spread-trading\/\" data-type=\"blog\" data-id=\"46331\">Spread Trading<\/a><\/strong> you can find out in our special article.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Bid-Ask-Spread-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Bar chart illustrating the bid-ask spread for spread stocks, with the bid price highlighted in yellow, the ask price in navy blue, and the spread in between. The Y-axis is the stock price, and the X-axis is time.\" class=\"wp-image-61770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Bid-Ask-Spread-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Bid-Ask-Spread-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Bid-Ask-Spread-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Bid-Ask-Spread-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Bid-Ask-Spread.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stock Spread Explained: With a Practical Calculation Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spread is the difference between the bid price and the ask price, and thus one of your most important indirect trading costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example: If you buy a share for 100.10 euros and sell it immediately for 100 euros, you pay a spread of 0.10 euros. What sounds like little adds up enormously with frequent trading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially for smaller orders, the spread makes up a significant percentage. Therefore: the tighter the spread, the better for your returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group info-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use brokers with particularly tight spreads, such as CapTrader, to actively reduce these costs. This also makes the topic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/blog\/spread-trading\/\" data-type=\"blog\" data-id=\"46331\">Spread Trading<\/a><\/strong> More interesting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difference between spreads in Forex &amp; ETFs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spread in stock trading is more fixed than in forex. In foreign exchange trading, spreads often vary depending on liquidity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ETFs, the spread is usually very narrow, but higher for exotic indices. The difference: With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/blog\/stocks-for-beginners\/\" data-type=\"blog\" data-id=\"48829\">Aktien f\u00fcr Anf\u00e4nger<\/a><\/strong> spreads usually play a smaller role than in high-frequency trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important: Across all asset classes, pay attention to the spread as part of the total costs. Especially with market maker brokers, the spread is often increased \u201ehiddenly\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a broker like CapTrader, you benefit from real market prices and market-oriented spreads. You can expect fair conditions when trading with <strong>Aktien f\u00fcr Anf\u00e4nger<\/strong> and advanced learners, ETFs and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><a id=\"brxe-wczkhi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/orderarten\/\" class=\"brxe-block margin-bottom-s banner-bild\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal_Orderarten_EN.jpg\" class=\"brxe-image css-filter size-full\" alt=\"A person holds a smartphone with a trading app in front of a computer monitor with stock charts; text advertises trading with 100 order types and algos.\" id=\"brxe-ebhyij\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal_Orderarten_EN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal_Orderarten_EN-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal_Orderarten_EN-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal_Orderarten_EN-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal_Orderarten_EN-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><a id=\"brxe-sxpnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/depot-eroeffnen\/\" class=\"brxe-block margin-bottom-s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Orderarten_EN.jpg\" class=\"brxe-image css-filter size-full\" alt=\"Person holding a smartphone with a trading app on the screen in front of computer monitors displaying financial charts; ad text promoting trading with 100 order types and algorithms.\" id=\"brxe-hxuxkx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Orderarten_EN.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Orderarten_EN-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Orderarten_EN-6x12.jpg 6w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do spreads fluctuate?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Various factors influence the spread in stocks and make it an important indicator for traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Liquidity<\/strong>High liquidity ensures tight spreads, as more market participants are active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volatility<\/strong>Strong fluctuations lead to wide spreads because uncertainty exists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trading volume<\/strong>High volume reduces the spread because more buy and sell orders meet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trading hours<\/strong>Outside of core hours, spreads are wider because there is less trading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>news situation<\/strong>Crises and quarterly figures can widen spreads significantly as they increase uncertainty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In summary, the stock spread adjusts immediately to the market. During calm phases, it is narrow; during uncertainty or low volume, it widens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spread Stocks Compared \u2013 Tight vs. Wide&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example: DAX stocks like Siemens often trade with a spread of 0.02 percent. A small-cap stock in the SDAX, on the other hand, can have a spread of 0.5 percent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This difference has a direct impact on your costs. Over time, these add up and reduce your profits. An issue that also plays a role in the evaluation of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/glossary\/per\/\" data-type=\"glossar\" data-id=\"48689\">KGV<\/a> in stocks<\/strong> is relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to read the spread correctly: What brokers reveal to you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every seemingly favorable spread is truly fair. Pay attention to the order book to see whether there is real volume behind the spread. Especially with exotic or thinly traded stocks, a tight spread can be deceptive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With tools like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/platforms\/trader-workstation-tws\/\">Trader Workstation (TWS)<\/a> you keep all relevant data in view. Including true market depth and order book transparency. This allows you to make informed decisions and avoid unnecessarily expensive spread traps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about such details in the article about the <strong>Profit-taking in stocks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Spread-Schwankungen-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Line chart with stock price fluctuations and labeled points for &quot;Market Open&quot;, &quot;News&quot;, and &quot;Illiquid Phase&quot;, highlighting periods of high volatility and spread in stocks.\" class=\"wp-image-61769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Spread-Schwankungen-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Spread-Schwankungen-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Spread-Schwankungen-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Spread-Schwankungen-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Spread-Aktien-Spread-Schwankungen.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploiting the spread in stocks: How the trick works&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Advantage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Risk<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Narrow spreads minimize costs<\/td><td>Wide spreads make purchases more expensive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Limit orders control the spread<\/td><td>Market orders increase slippage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spread widening can be used during news<\/td><td>Widening spreads as an early warning sign<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spread is not only a cost factor, but also a market indicator. Observe spread narrowings during high liquidity as an entry signal. Conversely, spread widenings should serve as a warning signal for uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use limit orders to minimize spread costs and avoid buying blindly at any price. Especially through brokers like CapTrader, which offer you direct market access, the spread can be managed strategically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spread Strategies for Day Traders &amp; Scalpers&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active traders use tight spreads for quick profits. Through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/glossary\/limit-order\/\" data-type=\"glossar\" data-id=\"45315\">Limit orders<\/a> and the correct timing of the trade, spread costs can be optimized. A proven strategy in professional <strong>Spread Trading<\/strong> Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spread costs for long-term investors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether DAX, secondary stocks, or US tech, every sector has typical spread sizes. Before every order, check whether the current spread is in line with the market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For buy-and-hold investors, spreads are less relevant in the long term. Nevertheless, even investors in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/blog\/german-stocks\/\" data-type=\"blog\" data-id=\"52362\">German shares<\/a><\/strong> Pay attention to the spreads. And especially with small caps and exotic markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><a id=\"brxe-jacjrw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/depot-eroeffnen\/\" class=\"brxe-block margin-bottom-s banner-bild\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Weltkugel_EN.jpg\" class=\"brxe-image css-filter size-full\" alt=\"Advertising banner for CapTrader with statistical data: 1.2 million tradable securities, 170 stock exchanges, 36 countries, 28 currencies and a button to open an account.\" id=\"brxe-paogup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Weltkugel_EN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Weltkugel_EN-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Weltkugel_EN-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Weltkugel_EN-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Weltkugel_EN-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><a id=\"brxe-hojgaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/depot-eroeffnen\/\" class=\"brxe-block margin-bottom-s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Weltkugel_EN.jpg\" class=\"brxe-image css-filter size-full\" alt=\"Advertisement for CapTrader with a view of Europe from space at night, a list of trading advantages and a yellow button labeled &quot;Open account&quot;.\" id=\"brxe-aaxoxz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Weltkugel_EN.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Weltkugel_EN-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Weltkugel_EN-6x12.jpg 6w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a normal spread for stocks?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Segment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical spread size<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DAX stocks<\/td><td>0,01 \u2013 0,03 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small caps<\/td><td>0,3 \u2013 0,5 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US tech stocks<\/td><td>0,02 \u2013 0,1 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OTC title<\/td><td>&gt; 1.0 %<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spread of 0.1 percent may seem small, but with high volumes the impact becomes noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spread Benchmarks as a Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To properly assess the spread, you should orient yourself using typical benchmarks. DAX equities usually trade with minimal spreads, while secondary stocks or OTC securities are often burdened with spread sizes ranging from 0.3 to over 1 percent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially with trendy papers like the popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/blog\/fomo-stocks\/\" data-type=\"blog\" data-id=\"57957\">FOMO shares<\/a><\/strong> the spread can fluctuate significantly. Therefore, use comparative data and observe how the spread behaves in different market phases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-chosen entry time saves you hard cash and optimizes your trading costs. For beginners, we also recommend our <strong>Article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/blog\/stocks-for-beginners\/\" data-type=\"blog\" data-id=\"48829\">Aktien f\u00fcr Anf\u00e4nger<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimize spread through timing and broker selection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spread is not a fixed cost block because you can actively influence it. The decisive factors are the right timing and the choice of the appropriate broker. Preferably trade during core trading hours when liquidity is high and the spread is narrow. Avoid off-peak hours or volatile phases without news catalysts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And particularly important: Your broker. Neobrokers often work with their own spreads, while ECN brokers like CapTrader offer you the real market price. And that without hidden markups. This not only saves fees, but also permanently lowers your spread costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find out more in our special article about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/blog\/per-stocks\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/blog\/kgv-aktien\/\">KGV Aktien<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Profit-taking in stocks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of Spread Costs: How to Calculate Properly&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost element<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Relevance<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spread<\/td><td>Bid-Ask Spread<\/td><td>hidden trading costs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order commission<\/td><td>Broker fee<\/td><td>directly visible costs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trading venue fees<\/td><td>exchange fee<\/td><td>additional fixed costs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many investors only look at visible fees such as order commissions, but overlook the spread as a hidden cost trap. Yet, depending on the trading volume, the spread can make up the majority of the actual trading costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially with small caps and low-liquidity stocks, the spread quickly becomes a drag on returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group info-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always calculate the Total Cost of Ownership. That means spread plus commission plus exchange fees. This is the only way to recognize your true costs per trade. With a broker like CapTrader, which offers tight spreads and fair fees through direct exchange access, you noticeably reduce these costs when <strong>Spread Trading<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spread as a component of your total cost ratio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spread is not a one-time item, but acts like an entry fee to the market. Every time you buy or sell a stock. Especially with small orders or frequent trading, the spread has a direct impact on your performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The smaller your invested capital, the more significant the impact of even small spread differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, never forget to include the spread in your total expense ratio. Anyone who deliberately optimizes here will improve their net return. Especially when investing in German stocks or with short-term strategies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/blog\/scalping\/\" data-type=\"blog\" data-id=\"46131\">Scalping<\/a> makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><a id=\"brxe-kbumbq\" href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/depot-eroeffnen\/\" class=\"brxe-block margin-bottom-s banner-bild\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal-Astronaut_EN.jpg\" class=\"brxe-image css-filter size-full\" alt=\"An astronaut floating in space with the earth in the background, next to it an advertising text about share trading services and a yellow &quot;Open account&quot; button.\" id=\"brxe-xmcpzb\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal-Astronaut_EN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal-Astronaut_EN-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal-Astronaut_EN-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal-Astronaut_EN-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_horizontal-Astronaut_EN-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><a id=\"brxe-devmle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/depot-eroeffnen\/\" class=\"brxe-block margin-bottom-s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Astronaut_EN.jpg\" class=\"brxe-image css-filter size-full\" alt=\"An astronaut floats in space next to ad text promoting stock trading features such as global exchanges, short selling and fractional shares. A yellow button reads &quot;Open an account&quot;.\" id=\"brxe-edyjfs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Astronaut_EN.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Astronaut_EN-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CapTrader_Werbebanner_vertikal_Astronaut_EN-6x12.jpg 6w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spread &amp; Liquidity: Your Key to Cost Reduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more liquid a security, the tighter the spread. You should keep this rule of thumb in mind for every order. Liquid assets like DAX blue chips trade with minimal spreads, while exotic small caps quickly become more expensive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investors who specifically target liquid assets not only reduce their direct trading costs, but also benefit from faster order executions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With CapTrader, you have access to over 160 international exchanges. This makes it ideal for selectively choosing liquid securities with tight spreads. Use this diversity to optimize your costs while flexibly implementing your investment strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group info-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What CapTrader can do<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a broker like CapTrader, you not only save on direct fees, but also benefit from particularly tight spreads. Thanks to access to over 170 international exchanges, you trade where liquidity is highest. Combined with professional tools like the Trader Workstation (TWS), you can sustainably optimize your costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion - Spread Shares: Will you reduce costs in the future?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spread in equities is much more than just a number in the order book. It influences your trading costs, shows you liquidity situations, and often reveals more about the market than many other indicators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially as a private investor, you should never underestimate the spread. It affects every transaction, regardless of whether you are buying or selling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who does not actively deal with the spread on stocks pays unnecessarily. Those who understand the spread calculate it as an integral part of their strategy. Especially in small caps, exotic markets, or short-term trading, spreads are an often overlooked return killer.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sie handeln mit Aktien? Dann zahlen Sie bei jeder Transaktion einen Spread. Diese scheinbar kleine Differenz zwischen Kauf- und Verkaufspreis kann Ihre Rendite ma\u00dfgeblich beeinflussen. In diesem Artikel erfahren Sie, was Spread Aktien wirklich bedeuten, wie er Ihre Handelskosten beeinflusst und wie Sie ihn gezielt nutzen k\u00f6nnen. Was bedeutet Spread bei Aktien?&nbsp; Begriff Bedeutung Spread [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":46314,"menu_order":0,"template":"","blog-kategorie":[846],"class_list":["post-61597","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog-kategorie-aktien"],"acf":{"blog_summary":"","blog_faq_schalter":"ja","faq_uberschrift":"FAQ: Die h\u00e4ufigsten Fragen zu Spread Aktien","blog_faq_loop":[{"blog_faq_question":"Was bedeutet Spread bei Aktien einfach erkl\u00e4rt?","blog_faq_answer":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Der Spread ist die Differenz zwischen Kauf- und Verkaufskurs und stellt Ihre \u201eEinstiegskosten\u201c dar.<\/span>"},{"blog_faq_question":"Wie hoch ist ein normaler Spread?","blog_faq_answer":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bei DAX-Aktien zwischen 0,01 und 0,03 Prozent. Bei Nebenwerten deutlich h\u00f6her.<\/span>"},{"blog_faq_question":"Wie kann ich Spread-Kosten reduzieren?","blog_faq_answer":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durch Limit-Orders, den richtigen Handelszeitpunkt und die Wahl eines g\u00fcnstigen Brokers.<\/span>"},{"blog_faq_question":"Sind Spreads bei ETFs und Forex vergleichbar?","blog_faq_answer":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nein, dort dienen Spreads oft als Hauptkostenstelle. Bei Aktien sind sie meist geringer, aber dennoch relevant.<\/span>"},{"blog_faq_question":"Kann man mit Spreads aktiv handeln?","blog_faq_answer":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ja, im professionellen Spread Trading werden minimale Spread-Differenzen gezielt genutzt.<\/span>"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/61597","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/61597\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68030,"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/61597\/revisions\/68030"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog-kategorie","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog-kategorie?post=61597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}