Definition
The total amount of swap charges or credits incurred on your trades. Swap is typically associated with forex or CFD trading where positions are held overnight.
Formula
Total Swap = Sum of Swap on All Trades
Example
Let’s say you’ve had the following swap amounts:
- Trade 1: -$10 (swap charge)
- Trade 2: +$5 (swap credit)
- Trade 3: -$8 (swap charge)
- Trade 4: +$3 (swap credit)
Your Total Swap would be: -$10 + $5 – $8 + $3 = -$10
Key Points
- Rollover Costs/Income: Swap can be either a cost or source of income depending on interest rate differentials and whether you hold long or short positions. Tracking Total Swap helps you assess its overall impact on your profitability.
