Lot-Based Commission
Lot-based commission is a broker affiliate or IB payout model where partners earn a fixed amount for each traded lot generated by their referred clients.
What it means in practice
Lot-Based Commission is one of the most common ongoing payout models in broker and Introducing Broker (IB) programs. Instead of paying per acquisition, the broker pays a fixed amount for each standard lot or partial lot traded by referred clients.
This model rewards partners for trader activity, not just acquisition. That makes it structurally different from CPA (Cost Per Acquisition), which pays once when a qualifying event happens. It is often better suited to partner programs where retention, ongoing trading volume, and client value matter over time.
Lot-based logic can become more complex when brokers vary payouts by symbol group, jurisdiction, account type, or FTD (First Time Deposit) qualification status. In multi-level IB structures, overrides may also be paid as an IB rebate on downstream trading volume generated by Sub-IBs, which adds another configuration layer.
How Lot-Based Commission works across industries
See how lot-based commission is applied in the verticals Track360 supports, from qualification logic and payout structure to the operational context behind each model.
How Track360 handles this
Track360 supports broker-side commission structures including lot-based logic, partner-specific deal terms, and reporting visibility across IB and affiliate workflows. This helps brokers move beyond simple CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) setups when they need ongoing trade-based payouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about lot-based commission, how it works in affiliate programs, and where it shows up across Track360's supported verticals.
It is a payout model where a partner earns a fixed amount for each lot traded by referred clients. The partner is rewarded for trading activity over time rather than only for the first conversion event.
Related Terms
Introducing Broker (IB)
An Introducing Broker is a partner who refers new traders to a Forex or CFD brokerage in exchange for ongoing commissions, typically calculated on the trading volume or revenue generated by those referred clients.
IB Rebate
An IB rebate is a payment that an introducing broker passes back to referred clients, typically funded from the IB's own commission share. Rebates are used to attract and retain active traders by reducing their effective trading costs.
Sub-IB
A Sub-IB is an introducing broker recruited by another IB (the master IB) rather than directly by the broker. Sub-IBs operate under a multi-tier structure where commissions cascade from the broker through the master IB layer.
CPA (Cost Per Acquisition)
CPA is a commission model where an affiliate earns a fixed payment for each qualifying action, such as a deposit, registration, or purchase, that a referred user completes.
FTD (First Time Deposit)
FTD is the first successful deposit made by a newly referred user. In iGaming and some broker programs, it is one of the most common qualification events used for CPA payouts and partner reporting.
Minimum Volume Requirement
A minimum volume requirement is a trading volume threshold that a referred client must reach before an IB or affiliate qualifies for commission payment.
Lot Size
Lot size is the standardized unit of measurement for a trade in forex, defining the number of currency units bought or sold in a single transaction.
Forex IB vs Affiliate
A Forex IB manages ongoing client relationships and earns from trading activity. A Forex affiliate drives referrals and earns per conversion. The key difference is depth of involvement.
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