Partners · 3 min read
Not all IB and affiliate programs are built the same, and the difference shows up in your income long before it shows up in your reputation — by which point switching programs is far more disruptive.
01Transparent commission
02Client experience
03Longevity over headline rates
01
Commission structure should be transparent and sustainable
Industry-standard IB rebates typically range from $2 to $8 per lot, or a percentage of spread.
$2–$8
Typical IB rebate per lot. Or a percentage of spread — either way, it should be stated in exact figures.
Look for a program that states its structure in exact figures — if a program can’t explain exactly how you’re paid, that’s a red flag on its own, regardless of how attractive the headline number sounds.
02
Client experience reflects on you
Partnering with a broker that has slow withdrawals or poor support eventually costs you referrals, no matter how attractive the commission looks on paper, because the clients you refer will remember whose recommendation sent them there.
03
Longevity beats a high headline rate
A slightly lower but stable commission from a long-standing, regulated broker outperforms a flashy short-term rate from a broker that may not exist in two years — the compounding effect of years of stable payouts usually wins out.
Usually winsSlightly lower, stable commission from a long-standing, regulated broker
Usually losesFlashy short-term rate from a broker that may not exist in two years
Conclusion
Evaluate a partner program the way you’d evaluate a broker for yourself — because your reputation is now tied to it, and that tie doesn’t loosen just because you’re on the referring side of the relationship.
Your reputation is tied to your partner. Choose like it.
This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading CFDs and other leveraged products carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
