The 99% slippage-free advantage: Why execution quality matters for traders

As a trader, I know that even the smallest details can make a massive difference in trading performance. Many traders focus on market trends and economic news, and technical indicators are of primary importance, but if your broker can’t execute orders precisely, you’re already at a disadvantage.

One of the biggest hidden costs in trading is slippage—the difference between the price you expect and the price you actually get. Some traders assume that slippage is just part of the process, but that’s not true. With the right broker, it can be reduced to nearly zero.

At Exness, we’ve built a trading infrastructure designed to give traders the best possible execution, and the results speak for themselves: For example, 99% of XAUUSD orders on Exness are executed without slippage. That’s the kind of reliability that all traders need.

Let’s break down why this matters and how better execution can directly improve your trading results.

What is slippage, and how does it affect your profits?

Slippage happens when an order is executed at a different price than expected. For example, if you place a buy order for gold (XAUUSD) at $2,000, but the available price slips and executes at $2,002, you’ve lost $2 before the trade even begins.

This is especially frustrating when trading volatile markets or scalping, where every pip counts. The more slippage you experience, the more profit you leave on the table.

With some brokers, slippage can affect 5-10% of trades, leading to unexpected losses. That’s why execution quality should be a top priority when choosing a broker.

Why Exness traders experience 99% slippage-free execution

Not all brokers are built the same. Some have slow execution speeds, limited liquidity, or outdated technology—leading to frequent slippage.

At Exness, we’ve eliminated these problems by optimizing every part of the order execution process. The result? 99% of gold orders are executed with near zero slippage.

Here’s how we do it:

• Ultra-fast execution speeds–Thanks to our massive network, orders are filled in milliseconds, reducing the risk of price changes.
• Deep liquidity pools–Our aggregate buy/sell trading volume is massive, so we always have plenty of liquidity.
• Advanced order-matching technology–Our infrastructure is built to execute trades at the requested price with maximum precision.

How does this compare to other brokers?

• While some brokers see 5-10% of orders affected by slippage, Exness ensures that 99 out of 100 trades are executed at the exact price requested.
• During high-impact news events, where spreads often widen and slippage increases, Exness maintains stable pricing and execution for many of our top assets.

For traders, this means better control, fewer unexpected losses, and more predictable trading outcomes.

The real impact: How zero slippage benefits traders

Whether you’re a scalper, day trader, or long-term investor, slippage affects your bottom line. Here’s why having 99% slippage-free execution matters in real trading situations:

• Tighter risk management–Your stop-loss and take-profit orders execute where you set them, reducing unnecessary surprises.
• More confidence in trade execution–No hesitation when placing orders, knowing you’ll get the price you see.
• Better performance in high-volatility markets–Whether trading economic news releases or fast-moving assets like gold and indices, your orders execute with precision.

For example, during a recent Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report, many traders experienced price gaps and slippage on gold. But on Exness, execution remained stable—orders filled at the requested price, without unexpected slippage. That’s a major advantage when trading news-driven volatility.

Conclusion: Choose a broker that gives you an edge

Slippage is one of the most overlooked factors in trading performance, but it doesn’t have to be a problem. At Exness, we’ve built an execution model that ensures 99% of orders are slippage-free, giving traders unmatched precision and control on gold trades.

If you’re serious about trading, don’t let execution quality hold you back. Try Exness for yourself and experience trading conditions built for success.

Note:

"Best spreads" means the tightest and most stable spreads. "Most stable" refers to the lowest maximum spreads, and "tightest" refers to the tightest average spreads–offered on Exness Pro accounts–for the above-mentioned instruments. These are compared to spreads across commission-free accounts of other top brokers over the specified period.

Spread reduction refers to spreads in Pro accounts, sampled over the last full trading week of April 2024 vs. the last full trading week of August 2024.

"99% slippage-free" refers to average slippage rates on pending orders based on data collected between 2024-09-06 to 2024-09-12 and 2025-01-24 to 2025-01-29, for XAUUSD, and 2025-03-07 to 2025-03-21, for BTCUSD and USOIL, on Exness Standard account vs similar accounts in 3 other brokers.

This is not investment advice. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Your capital is at risk, please trade responsibly.

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Author:

Paul Reid

Paul Reid is a financial journalist dedicated to uncovering hidden fundamental connections that can give traders an advantage. Focusing primarily on the stock market, Paul's instincts for identifying major company shifts is well established from following the financial markets for over a decade.