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As an experienced forex trader, it’s crucial for me to assess all operational aspects of a broker—swap fees included—before considering serious engagement. In the case of JaneStreet, it’s important to clarify that the firm fundamentally differs from the typical retail forex brokers with which most traders are familiar. JaneStreet operates primarily as a global liquidity provider and quantitative trading enterprise, focusing on futures, ETFs, bonds, and other institutional-grade instruments. There’s no support for traditional retail trading platforms like MT4 or MT5, nor does JaneStreet offer conventional trading accounts or products directly accessible to individuals. Given this institutional structure, JaneStreet doesn’t publicly list swap fees or overnight financing charges as one would expect from retail forex brokers. In my experience, these costs, when present at the institutional level, are generally embedded within specific contract terms or reflected through negotiated arrangements with counterparties—not through standardized, transparent charges that individual traders can benchmark. Without retail account offerings or published fee schedules, it’s not possible to directly compare JaneStreet’s swap rates to those of retail-focused brokers. For traders like myself seeking transparency and cost predictability in overnight financing, brokers with explicit retail services and clear swaps documentation are preferable. If knowing and comparing swap rates is a priority in my decision-making, the absence of this detail at JaneStreet means it’s not a suitable broker for my typical retail or even advanced personal trading needs. Always, caution and verification of costs remain essential, especially with institutionally focused firms.