Instrument type | Margin requirement (starts from) |
FX | 2% (for major currencies) |
Bonds | 3% (for US short-term notes) |
Stocks | 20% (for the majority of S&P 500 companies) |
Futures | Matched to exchange |
Options | Scenario-based |
Crypto CFD | 30% (BTC, ETH) |
CFD's | 20% (for blue-chip equities) |
Note! The requirements in the table do not apply to all instruments. The specific risk profile and other factors, such as volatility, liquidity, and the client's classification status, can affect individual leverage rates.
Client Classification & Leverage Access
Retail clients do not have access to leverage on US or UK stocks (excluding CFDs). If you would like to trade stocks with leverage, you must be reclassified as a Professional Client.
To check your eligibility and begin the recategorisation process, please refer to the article: Understanding the Qualification Tests for Trading
How to check the leverage rate for a specific instrument:
Right-click on the chosen instrument from the Instrument list
Select “Instrument Info” from the dropdown menu
In the “Instrument Info” tab, find “Required Margin”/”Leverage rate”
Instrument Info → Required Margin