Commission & Fee Impact
The total cost of trading fees and how they affect net profitability.
Formula
Net P&L = Gross P&L - Commissions - Fees
More Details
What is Commission Impact?
Commission Impact measures how trading costs affect your bottom line. For active traders, this can be the difference between profit and loss.
Types of Trading Costs
| Cost Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Commission | Per-trade or per-share fee |
| SEC Fee | US regulatory fee on sales |
| TAF Fee | Trading Activity Fee |
| ECN Fees | Exchange routing fees |
| Spread | Bid-ask difference |
Impact by Style
| Style | Trades/Month | Typical Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Scalping | 500+ | 30-50% of gross |
| Day Trading | 100-300 | 15-30% of gross |
| Swing | 20-50 | 5-15% of gross |
The Hidden Killer
Many traders are "gross profitable, net losers":
- Gross P&L: +$5,000
- Commissions: -$3,500
- Net P&L: +$1,500 (70% eaten by fees!)
Or worse:
- Gross P&L: +$2,000
- Commissions: -$2,500
- Net P&L: -$500
TradesViz Commission Tracking
- Automatic fee calculation
- Net vs gross P&L comparison
- Commission per setup
- Break-even analysis with fees
- Broker comparison tools
Where to find it in TradesViz
Summary > Overall Statistics shows both Gross and Net PnL. Performance Metrics > Commissions & Fees tab displays cumulative commission trends. Configure Commission Profiles in Account Settings to auto-apply fees. Toggle Net/Gross view in Chart Settings.
Example
5,000 gross profit minus 1,200 in commissions equals 3,800 net profit (24% commission impact)