Leverage is the ratio of equity to the capital provided by the broker, which affects the margin required for an open order.
Leverage as a ratio of trader equity to provided capital is expressed by its ratio, e.g., 1:200, 1:2000, or 1:Unlimited.
Traders can earn significantly more with less margin using higher leverage, but losses are also amplified. Therefore, it’s important to assess the risks and make use of stop orders and limit orders to mitigate potential loss.
The minimum leverage setting is 1:2. Leverage cannot be disabled.
Leverage and equity
The amount of leverage available depends on your trading account’s current equity, among other factors.
| Equity (in USD) | Maximum available leverage |
|---|---|
| 0 - 4999.99 |
|
| 5,000 - 29,999.99 | 1:2000 |
| 30,000 - 99,999.99 | 1:1000 |
| 100,000 or more | 1:500 |
For clients registered with Exness (KE) Limited (our Kenyan entity), the maximum available leverage is 1:400, while that of clients registered with Exness Limited Jordan (our Jordanian entity) is 1:100.