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Trading CFDs involves a significant risk of loss that may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take appropriate care to manage your exposure.

Leverage Trading and Margin Trading - The Basics

Currency Margin and Leverage are two of the most important aspects required to get started with trading. These two terms are often confused or ignored by traders. Understanding Currency margin and leverage is essential for the trader, especially when it comes to position or risk management. Margin and leverage are closely related, and in this article you will learn what Currency margin and leverage is. By the end of the article you should be able to have a better understanding of these terms, which should in turn help you in making the right decisions while managing your trading account. Questions such as the following are answered when you understand forex margin and leverage:

  • What leverage should I choose/use?
  • What is the ideal trade size to trade with?

What is Margin in Trading?

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