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Margin / Leverage

Key Features

Account Type		Default Margin Level		Lowest Available Margin Level
Standard 10K		$50 Per Lot (approximately .5%)*		$50 Per Lot

* Not available for accounts over $100,000


			FXCM Offers A Maximum of 200:1 Leverage*
			Never Pay a Negative Balance
			Your Margin Displayed and Updated In Real-Time

Frequently Asked Questions

What is leverage or margin?

What leverage does FXCM offer?

How do I change my maximum margin?

Is the margin level the same for all currency pairs, including exotics?

Is there a debit balance risk? Can I lose more money than I deposit?

How do I track my margin?

*Without proper risk management, Currency Trading has a high degree of leverage which can lead to large losses as well as gains.