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US Dollar/Swiss Franc - USD/CHF


        

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USD/CHF Background

The USD/CHF is an interesting currency pair for many traders. It tends to be negatively correlated to the EUR/USD and the GBP/USD but price movement has historically been reliant on the monetary policy set by the Federal Reserve and the Swiss National Bank.

Like the USD, the CHF is considered a haven currency, which lends it strength in times of economic uncertainties. The Swiss National Bank is also considered particularly aggressive when it comes to monetary policy, with the strength of the CHF, especially versus the EUR, seen as paramount for Switzerland’s export-led economy. Like the EUR/USD and the GBP/USD, the best time to trade the USD/CHF is in the overlap between the US and European markets. Spreads on the USD/CHF can fluctuate quite widely between brokers, with the industry average at 1.6 pips but much tighter spreads can be found.

The table below shows the Forex brokers with the lowest trading costs for USD/CHF, including the spread and commission. It also details the industry average spread and industry average trading cost for 1 lot of USD/CHF.

Best USD/CHF Forex Brokers

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Overall Rating
Official Site
Min. Spread
Commission
Cost of Trading (USD)
Total trading cost at the time of last update, trading 1 lot of of the currency pair using the account with the lowest minimum deposit. Includes spread and commission.
Ind. Avg. Spread
Ind. Avg. Trading Cost
Max. Leverage (Forex)
International Regulators
Trading Desk
Hedging
Scalping
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4.69
/ 5
2.29 pips
USD 0
USD 22.90
1.66 pips
USD 19.20
30:1
FCA Regulated Forex BrokersASIC Regulated BrokersBundesanstalt für FinanzdienstleistungsaufsichtFinansinspektionen
Market Maker
Yes
Yes
4.68
/ 5
2.70 pips
USD 0
USD 27
1.66 pips
USD 19.20
30:1
FCA Regulated Forex BrokersCySEC Regulated BrokersASIC Regulated BrokersFinancial Services Conduct Authority
British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission
Market Maker
Yes
Yes
4.62
/ 5
1.10 pips
USD 0
USD 11
1.66 pips
USD 19.20
200:1
FCA Regulated Forex Brokers
Market Maker
Yes
Yes
4.61
/ 5
0.60 pips
USD 0
USD 6
1.66 pips
USD 19.20
30:1
FCA Regulated Forex BrokersASIC Regulated BrokersCySEC Regulated BrokersDFSA Regulated Forex Brokers
Bundesanstalt für FinanzdienstleistungsaufsichtSecurities Commission of the BahamasCapital Markets Authority
NDD
Yes
Yes
4.59
/ 5
1.60 pips
USD 0
USD 16
1.66 pips
USD 19.20
30:1
ASIC Regulated BrokersFinancial Services Conduct AuthorityCySEC Regulated BrokersFinancial Services Agency
Central Bank of IrelandFinancial Regulatory Services AuthorityIsrael Securities Authority
Market Maker
Yes
Yes
4.58
/ 5
0.40 pips
USD 4
USD 8
1.66 pips
USD 19.20
30:1
CySEC Regulated BrokersFCA Regulated Forex BrokersLabuan Financial Services AuthorityFinancial Services Conduct Authority
The Seychelles Financial Services AuthorityDFSA Regulated Forex Brokers
STP
Yes
Yes
4.53
/ 5
0.19 pips
USD 7
USD 8.90
1.66 pips
USD 19.20
30:1
ASIC Regulated BrokersSecurities Commission of the BahamasFCA Regulated Forex BrokersCySEC Regulated Brokers
Market Maker NDD
Yes
Yes
4.49
/ 5
0 pips
USD 0
USD 0
0 pips
USD 0
30:1
CySEC Regulated BrokersFCA Regulated Forex BrokersInternational Financial Services CommissionKomisja Nadzoru Finansowego
Market Maker NDD
Yes
Yes
4.46
/ 5
0.79 pips
USD 0
USD 7.90
1.66 pips
USD 19.20
30:1
CySEC Regulated BrokersASIC Regulated BrokersThe Seychelles Financial Services AuthoritySecurities Commission of the Bahamas
ECN/DMA
Yes
Yes
4.45
/ 5
1.80 pips
USD 0
USD 18
1.66 pips
USD 19.20
30:1
FCA Regulated Forex BrokersDFSA Regulated Forex BrokersFinancial Services Conduct AuthorityCySEC Regulated Brokers
Market Maker
Yes
Yes

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