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Leverage and margin at a glance
Multiply your trades with leverage
Leverage can boost your trading power. You deposit a small amount, but trade with borrowed capital, like a loan.
We'll lend you a set ratio of money so you can trade with a larger amount and amplify your results.
Leverage increases both profits and losses.
Cover your trades with margin
Margin is the level of funds you need to keep in your account to cover any possible losses on your trades - also known as a good faith deposit.
You'll need to maintain your margin level to open and maintain your positions.
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Frequently asked questions
Margin means the amount of money you need to keep in your account to cover any losses you might make. Make sure you always maintain this amount, or your current positions will be closed, and you won't be able to open any new ones.
Leverage is a way to boost your buying power by trading with capital you borrow from us. Using leverage means you can trade a larger amount of an asset for a smaller deposit. Leverage is expressed as a ratio such as 1:100, which means we’ll offer you 100 times your capital amount to trade. While leverage may increase your profits, it can also increase losses. Effective risk management should be in place.
We don't have one specific margin level. It depends on several factors including your account type and the specific instrument you're trading. More detailed information about the margin level is available within the contract specifications.
Leverage limits depend on your account type and the instrument you're trading. More importantly though, the amount of leverage we offer is based on your personal knowledge and market experience so limits will vary.