GER40 Swap Rates 2026 — Long/Short Overnight Fees

Representative GER40 swap (rollover) per 1 standard lot per night, compiled 22 August 2026 from Myfxbook live broker feeds. Swaps are recalculated daily and vary by broker — always check your platform's specification window.

GER40 Swap Rates (per 1 lot, per night)

Swap Long (buy)
≈ −€2 to −€4.5
Swap Short (sell)
≈ −€0.5 to −€2
Triple Swap Day
Friday

Values marked with ≈ are representative (August 2026) and change daily — verify in your platform before relying on them.

How GER40 Swap Is Calculated

Overnight positions earn or pay interest based on the interest differential of the underlying currencies/instrument plus the broker's markup.

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Swap = (interest differential + broker markup) × contract size × nights held Triple swap: Friday — weekend rolled into one charge
  • Swap applies only to positions held past server rollover (usually 21:00–22:00 GMT).
  • Swap-free (Islamic) accounts exist at most brokers — often with a fixed admin fee instead.
  • Total overnight cost scales with lot size and number of nights held.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the swap rate for GER40?

As of 22 August 2026, representative GER40 swaps per 1 standard lot per night: long ≈ −€2 to −€4.5, short ≈ −€0.5 to −€2.

When is GER40 swap tripled?

Friday (the weekend is rolled into one triple charge at most brokers).

How is GER40 swap calculated?

Swap = (interest differential + broker markup) × contract size × nights held. It applies only when a position is held past server rollover.

Do GER40 swap rates change daily?

Yes — swaps are recalculated daily from overnight interbank rates and vary between brokers.

Can I avoid swap on GER40?

Yes: close before rollover, or use a swap-free (Islamic) account, which usually charges a fixed admin fee instead.

Data compiled 22 August 2026 from IC Markets product specification sheets, Myfxbook live spread/swap/volatility feeds and public education sources (FOREX.com Academy, BabyPips, FXStreet). Spreads, swaps and daily ranges change continuously — values above are representative, not quotes, and vary by broker. Verify everything in your platform's contract specification window. Educational content only — not financial advice. See our Terms.

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