Leverage limits around the world: what's yours?

Retail leverage is capped at 30:1 in the EU and UK, 30:1 in Australia, 50:1 in the US, and left to brokers elsewhere — which is why the same brand offers wildly different leverage in different countries.

Leverage limits around the world: what's yours? — leverage and margin diagram
Leverage: a small margin controlling a larger position

Share:

  • your country or region
  • the maximum leverage offered on your account
  • whether the cap influenced which broker or entity you chose
Leverage limits around the world: what's yours? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

The leverage limits guide lists the rules by region.

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