CFD leverage for retail clients
Leverage allows traders to control a larger CFD position than the deposited capital would otherwise suggest. Only a portion of the total position value is required as margin. However, leverage amplifies both potential profits and potential losses.
| Product | Leverage | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Indices | up to 1:20 | from 5% |
| Forex majors | 1:30 | 3.33% |
| Forex minors and Forex exotics | 1:20 | 5% |
| Shares | 1:5 | 20% |
| Precious metals | 1:10 | 10% |
| Gold | 1:20 | 5% |
| Energies | 1:10 | 10% |
| Futures CFDs | up to 1:20 | from 5% |
| Crypto CFDs | 1:2 | 50% |
The actual leverage available may vary depending on the instrument, account type, client classification, and regulatory requirements.
The current product specifications and trading conditions apply.
What does a 1:30 leverage mean?
With a leverage of 1:30, a margin of €1,000 corresponds to a position with a notional value of up to €30,000. If the market moves by 1%, that movement affects the entire position value. Consequently, both profits and losses can be significantly greater than with an unleveraged investment.
Margin and leverage
Leverage and margin are directly linked. The higher the leverage, the lower the margin required for a position. For example, a leverage of 1:20 corresponds to a margin requirement of 5%, while a leverage of 1:10 corresponds to a margin requirement of 10%.