LEVERAGE AND MARGIN
Dynamic leverage
Five lot-size tiers show the required margin and maximum leverage. Maximum leverage ranges from 1:1000 in Tier 1 to 1:100 in Tier 5. During HMR periods, maximum leverage is capped at 1:200.
Leverage and margin tiers
Leverage tiers and margin requirements may change from time to time in response to news and market conditions. Clients will be notified of any changes by email.
| Tier | Lot size | Margin required | Max leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 0 – 1lot | 0.10% | 1:1000 |
| Tier 2 | 1 – 5lot | 0.20% | 1:500 |
| Tier 3 | 5 – 10lot | 0.25% | 1:400 |
| Tier 4 | 10 – 50lot | 0.50% | 1:200 |
| Tier 5 | 50+lot | 1.00% | 1:100 |
Margin requirements are shown as percentages.
How to read the table
Find your lot-size range, then review the required margin and maximum leverage in the same row.
Margin by tier
Each lot-size tier has its own margin requirement, from 0.10% to 1.00%, and maximum leverage from 1:1000 to 1:100. Larger tiers have higher margin requirements and lower maximum leverage.
High Margin Requirement (HMR) periods
During the periods below, the maximum leverage is reduced to 1:200.
| Period | Duration | Max leverage |
|---|---|---|
| Before market close | The final two hours before market close | 1:200 |
| After market open | The first two hours after market open | 1:200 |