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Leverage and margin: how much of the trade is yours

Basics: how a trade and an account work3 min read
What you learn in 3 minutesLeverage sets how large a position your deposit can hold. Margin is the part of your money locked against it while the trade is open.
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Leverage and margin: how much of the trade is yours — schematic diagram, not a price quote
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Trading forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money. Most retail accounts lose. Nothing here is a recommendation to trade or a forecast of any result.Nalediyour course guide