Leverage works like a lever: the margin you deposit lets you hold a position many times its size. Move the slider to see the position size and what a 1% move is worth.
Leverage of 1000:1 applies to FX pairs on STANDARD and micro accounts (PRO accounts go to 500:1; 25:1 is the Japanese domestic cap). Limits vary by symbol and account balance. Leverage magnifies losses as well as gains, though your loss stays within the margin you deposited.
What leverage means Holding a position larger than your own funds would allow. See per-symbol limits in trading conditions
If a stop-out cannot keep up and your balance falls below zero, AXIA absorbs the shortfall. Your loss stays within the margin you deposited.
Comparison of a 3,500 USD loss on a 2,000 USD margin during a sharp market move. Figures are illustrative and do not represent actual results.
Margin call A demand to deposit the shortfall when a loss exceeds your margin. See the FAQ