Leverage is a trading mechanism that allows you to control larger amounts of capital with only a fraction of the total value required upfront. For example, with a 1:100 leverage ratio, you can control a trading position of USD 100,000 with just USD 1,000 of your own funds.
This tool can significantly increase your profit potential but also comes with increased risk.
Leverage Offered by JustMarkets
At JustMarkets, clients can use leverage ranging from 1:1 to an impressive 1:3000 across all trading accounts. This range allows you to choose the particular leverage that suits your trading strategy and risk tolerance.
The actual leverage available can vary based on the equity in your account.
| Equity, USD | Maximum leverage |
|---|---|
| 0 - 999 | 1:3000 |
| 1,000 - 4,999 | 1:2000 |
| 5,000 - 39,999 | 1:1000 |
| 40,000 or more | 1:500 |
Note: Trading instruments can have different maximum leverage according to their specifications.
High Margin Requirements (HMR) and Its Impact
HMR occurs during specific events that can influence market volatility, such as economic news releases, rollovers, weekends, and public holidays. This helps mitigate the risk associated with price fluctuations during these events.
During economic news, HMR is applied to any order opened 10 minutes before and 5 minutes before the news release.
Some trading instruments are subject to trading breaks during the weekends and public holidays. Also, all instruments have a rollover time. Higher margin requirements are applied to these instruments during this period.
Please refer to the full schedule of events that trigger HMR and detailed examples of how these rules are applied.