Options leverage is one way to increase your buying power when buying stocks and it is a type of leverage product where you can maximize gains while keeping your risk 100% under control. Most beginner traders see options trading as…
The debate about whether trading with leverage is really gambling or if it’s simply a high risk strategy used by professionals is an ongoing conversation and I thought I would share my thoughts. It seems like the world of traders…
In this article, we are going to break down 1:50, or 50x leverage, as it’s also called by many professionals. What does it mean, is it good for beginners, and how much money can you make are some of the…
If you have ever traded forex on a live account and wondered how to change leverage on MT4 (MetaTrader 4), then this guide is for you! It can be very frustrating as you start with forex leverage trading due to…
Leverage trading is legal in the United States, but only under strict rules set by federal regulators. Oversight is provided by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the National Futures Association (NFA), and, for securities markets, the U.S. Securities and…
When trading forex with leverage it is important to understand the difference between lot size and leverage to be able to choose the correct position size. In Forex, lot size refers to the position size while leverage acts as a…
Many beginner traders feel more comfortable trading without leverage when they first start out and this is completely normal. There are many advantages to avoiding high risk trading such as smaller losses, no risk for liquidation or margin calls, and…
How much more profit can you actually make with leverage — and is it really worth the risk? The short answer: leverage can multiply your gains 5x, 10x, even 100x, depending on the ratio you choose. But the same math…
During the past month, Bitcoin has been on a bull run and broke the important $30.000 level on the 11th of April. While this rise in price has been a boon for all Bitcoin holders, those using leverage on certain…
Margin requirement is one of the first things every trader must understand in leveraged markets. It’s the minimum collateral you need to open and maintain a position. Put simply: without enough margin, your broker won’t let you trade, and if…