Instrument type | Margin requirement (starts from) |
FX | 2% (for major currencies) |
Bonds | 1% (for US short-term notes) |
Stocks | 20% (for the majority of S&P 500 companies) |
Futures | Matched to exchange |
Options | Scenario-based |
Crypto | 30% (BTC, ETH) |
Note! Not all instruments are subject to the requirements listed in the table. This is because different factors, like volatility, liquidity, and client's classification status, can affect them. The leverage rates for each instrument may vary based on its risk profile.
You can find detailed information on leverage rates / required margin for any instrument on the EXANTE desktop app.
Right-click on the chosen instrument in the list of Instruments
Select “Instrument Info” from the dropdown menu.