How do I check the swap rate for a product?
You can check a product’s current swap rates in its Product Specification section in MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or MetaTrader 5 (MT5) . Swap long applies to buy positions, while Swap short applies to sell positions. Check both the rate and calculation method before holding a position overnight.
How do I check swap rates on desktop?
- Open MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5.
- Select View → Market Watch if Market Watch is not visible.
- Right-click the product and select Specification.
- Locate Swap long and Swap short.
- Check the swap calculation method and any three-day swap information shown.
Field names may differ between platforms.
How do I check swap rates on mobile?
- Open the MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 mobile app.
- Go to Quotes.
- Open the product’s menu and select Details or Properties, depending on your device.
- Locate Swap long, Swap short, and the available swap calculation details.
What do the swap fields mean?
| Field | What to Check |
| Swap long | The rate applied to buy positions held through the applicable rollover. |
| Swap short | The rate applied to sell positions held through the applicable rollover. |
| Swap type or calculation method | Whether the rate is expressed in points, money, or a percentage. |
| Three-day swap information | The designated day for a multiplied swap adjustment, where applicable. |
- Negative rate: Indicates a charge.
- Positive rate: Indicates a credit.
- Different directions: Buy and sell rates are set separately and do not necessarily offset each other.
The displayed rate is not necessarily the final monetary charge. The calculation may also depend on your lot size, contract specifications, chargeable days and currency conversion.
Why are no swap values displayed?
Missing or zero values do not, by themselves, confirm that no overnight charges apply.
- Confirm that you selected the correct product and trading account.
- Review the product’s swap conditions.
- If your account is swap-free, check its separate administration fee conditions.
- Contact PU Prime Customer Support if the applicable rate or calculation method is unclear.
What should I check before holding a position overnight?
- Position direction: Use Swap long for a buy or Swap short for a sell.
- Current rate: Rates may change, so check again before relying on an earlier figure.
- Calculation method: Do not assume every displayed rate is in points.
- Multiplied swap day: Check whether a three-day adjustment applies.
- Account conditions: Confirm whether standard swap or swap-free administration fee conditions apply.
