IB programme
Commission calculator
Change the inputs to see how commission responds to the number of active clients, how much they trade and how many stop. Use cautious numbers — the point is to understand the drivers, not to set a target.
Month 1
$300
Month 12
$429
12-month total
$4,442
Show the numbers
| Month | Active clients | Lots | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 60 | $300 |
| 2 | 21 | 63 | $315 |
| 3 | 22 | 65.9 | $329 |
| 4 | 22.9 | 68.6 | $343 |
| 5 | 23.7 | 71.1 | $356 |
| 6 | 24.5 | 73.6 | $368 |
| 7 | 25.3 | 75.9 | $379 |
| 8 | 26 | 78.1 | $390 |
| 9 | 26.7 | 80.2 | $401 |
| 10 | 27.4 | 82.2 | $411 |
| 11 | 28 | 84.1 | $420 |
| 12 | 28.6 | 85.9 | $429 |
At month-1 volumes this would fall in the Silver tier (placeholder tier rules). See all tiers
Illustrative only — not guaranteed. Commissions are paid by third-party brokers and depend on real client trading activity. These are scenarios built from the numbers you enter, not a forecast. Your real result could be much lower — including zero.
How the calculation works
- Monthly commission = active clients × lots per client × commission per lot.
- After each month, a share of clients stop trading (churn) and new active clients are added.
- The 12-month total adds the monthly figures together.
Real results depend on the partner broker’s terms, which instruments your clients trade, and whether they keep trading. A client who loses their deposit quickly generates little commission — which is why education and client welfare matter for IBs.