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  Spreads and Margin
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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.