# Commissions

Customization of commissions to reflect your broker's fee structure allows for more accurate P\&L calculations, helping you to better manage your trading costs.

Below are steps for adding or editing commissions templates in NinjaTrader:

## Select Your Pricing Plan

<figure><img src="/files/mPtBPfgg6j1EKLTBCgSN" alt=""><figcaption><p>In the NinjaTrader Brokerage portal, select the pricing plan that best suits your needs. Each plan reflects the commission structure based on your chosen option.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Steps For Managing Commissions Templates

<figure><img src="/files/RVYlAaDFKX1D1A8tkvT8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Navigate to the "Tools" tab and select "Commissions" from the menu.</p></figcaption></figure>

The Commissions window includes several default Commission Templates, based on the available NinjaTrader account types.

<figure><img src="/files/KqWeNZJxokKSp6i1k6hb" alt=""><figcaption><p>!) Select a template and click "Add" 2) Create a new commission template or select a default. </p></figcaption></figure>

## Managing Commissions Per Instrument Type

Instrument types include markets such as Futures, Stocks, Forex, Options, etc.

<figure><img src="/files/oHjPMaDquN63Qr2RFztg" alt=""><figcaption><p>1) Select desired template 2) Choose any instrument type, and click "Edit."</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/l6KB6HOGhl3ggReCCwNj" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enter the commissions of your broker, then click "OK."</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %} <mark style="color:yellow;">View NinjaTrader's commission rates based on selected plan</mark> [*here*](https://ninjatrader.com/pdf/ninjatrader_futures_commissions.pdf)<mark style="color:yellow;">.</mark>
{% endhint %}

## Managing Commissions Per Specific Instrument

Specific instruments include YM, NQ, ES, RTY, etc.

<figure><img src="/files/gIBTy0e6WSpslMcq2QgZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select the instrument and click on the 'Edit' option to modify the commissions for a specific instrument.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/10tlriLQKnUeFSg4KIdc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enter the commissions of your broker, then click "OK."</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %} <mark style="color:yellow;">It is important to note that any commissions entered for specific instruments will override settings for that instrument's type. For example, setting instrument-specific commissions for the E-Mini S\&P 500 futures contract will override any commissions set for all Futures instruments.</mark>
{% endhint %}

## Applying Commissions Templates To Your Accounts

<figure><img src="/files/P4MfQSLnIZeMr2mTuRe2" alt=""><figcaption><p>On the Accounts tab of the NinjaTrader Control Center, right-click on the trading account and select "Edit Account" from the menu.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/xu0D5NxEyKjqZVRQKaq4" alt=""><figcaption><p>1) Click "Commissions"  then 2) select your chosen template.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Examples Of Managing & Applying Templates&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/HAbylmzVsqokKtxmsh03" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: How to add templates &#x26; manage commissions per instrument type in NinjaTrader.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/m2hhjWvwQQQSbpNexuGH" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: How to manage instrument-specific commissions in NinjaTrader.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/zF8ylleJKLjWZNjH61kI" alt=""><figcaption><p>WATCH: How to apply commission templates to your accounts in NinjaTrader.</p></figcaption></figure>

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