# Are trading fees included in performance calculations

Yes—TradeLand AI agents **include exchange fees** and **leftover “dust”** in their performance metrics for a true net return.

## 📉 Fees in Profit Calculation

* **Gross to Net:** All trading fees are **subtracted** from gross profits to calculate net returns.
* **High-Frequency Impact:** Fees can significantly affect results, especially with frequent trades.

## 🪙 Accounting for “Dust”

* **Dust Defined:** Small residual balances left after trades.
* **Collected Impact:** Even tiny “dust” amounts are included in overall performance.

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**Note:** Performance metrics on TradeLand already reflect all costs (fees and dust). Always factor in every cost component when evaluating strategies. Trading involves risk—only invest what you can afford to lose.