Forex Leverage Explained

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– Leverage lets you control a large trade with a small investment – Example: 100:1 leverage → $1 controls $100 – Think of it as a financial “lever” amplifying your capital

What is Forex Leverage?

Leverage = ratio of control (e.g., 100:1) Margin = your money required to open a trade – Example: $100,000 EUR/USD trade → $1,000 margin at 100:1, $200 at 500:1

How Leverage Works with Margin

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– Leverage can multiply profits: – $1,000 trade → 1% move = $10 profit without leverage – $1,000 trade with 100:1 leverage → 1% move = $1,000 profit – Small capital, big opportunities

Main Benefit: Amplify Trading Potential

– Losses are amplified too – Manage risk with: – Stop-loss orders – Correct position sizing – Choosing suitable leverage

The Risk: Leverage is a Double-Edged Sword

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– Losses are amplified too – Manage risk with: – Stop-loss orders – Correct position sizing – Choosing suitable leverage

High vs Low Leverage Accounts

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