Margin/Leverage

• FXCM Maximum Leverage Approximately 100:1*
• Customizable Margin Settings Through MyFXCM.com
• Up-To-Date Margin Requirements Displayed in the Platform
• Never Pay Debit Balance as a Result of Trading

SNAPSHOT for USD-BASED ACCOUNTS

NOTE: A full list of up-to-date margin requirements can be viewed from the MMR column of the "Simple Dealing Rates" window within the platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Request a 100:1 demo account

The default setting for demo accounts is 50:1. If you plan to trade with higher leverage you can register for a demo account with leverage settings of 100:1. Register for a 100:1 Demo

Why is FXCM's default margin 50:1?

FXCM has a No Dealing Desk business model, where it is in our best interest to have profitable traders. Learn More

FXCM recommends using small amounts of leverage to help reduce the risk of substantial capital loss, a common byproduct of highly leveraged trading. From our experience, we have found traders are more profitable over the long term when lower leverage is employed.

Can I have a live account with 100:1 leverage? Can I customize leverage any time?

Although we believe clients will be more successful over the long term when lower leverage is employed, you are free to choose the leverage settings that are right for you. Live account holders can change their leverage settings by logging in to MyFXCM.com.

More FAQs

• What is margin?
• Why trade on margin?
• What leverage does FXCM offer?
• Can I have a practice account with the maximum leverage set at approximately 1%?
• Why does FXCM encourage lower leverage?
• How can you decrease your margin requirements?
• Where can I view FXCM's up-to-date margin requirements?
• Is there a debit balance risk? Can I lose more money than I deposit?

* Leverage is a double-edged sword, and can dramatically amplify your profits. It can also just as dramatically amplify your losses. Trading foreign exchange with any level of leverage may not be suitable for all investors.

† Based on price fluctuations, all margin requirements are subject to change without notice and will be adjusted up or down in increments of 10 units, determined by the account denomination (1000 yen for JPY accounts). At present, FXCM does not anticipate that margin requirements will have to be changed more than once a month. Up-to-date margin requirements are and will continue to be displayed in the "Simplified Dealing Rates" window of the trading platform by currency pair.