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What is Leverage In Trading?
In trading, leverage refers to the ability to control a larger position in the financial market using a relatively smaller amount of your own capital.
This strategy allows traders to amplify their market exposure by using a margin provided by Excent Capital, enabling access to larger trades than their initial investment would normally allow.
In simple terms, leverage lets you maximize your trading potential.
How Does Leveraged Trading Work?
When you invest a portion of the total value, also known as margin, while the rest is leveraged by the Excent Capital trading platform.
Here’s a practical example:
Imagine you’re using 1:150 leverage. This means that for every $1 of your capital, you can open a position worth $150. So, with just $1,000, you could control a position valued at $150,000.
And how does that affect your profits?
Imagine you’re using 1:150 leverage. This means that for every $1 of your capital, you can open a position worth $150. So, with just $1,000, you could control a position valued at $150,000.
Imagine that the position you are leveraged at 1:150 increases in value by $1,000, rising from $150,000 to $151,000.
Your gain is still $1,000, but since you only invested $1,000 of your own money, your return on investment is 100%. Now, compare that to trading without leverage (1:1), where the same $1,000 gain on a $150,000 position would require you to invest the entire amount yourself, generating a return of just 0.67%.
Why Does Leverage Matters In Trading?
Leverage in trading can significantly amplify both potential profits and potential losses, since performance is calculated based on the full position size, not just your initial margin. That makes risk management in trading a best practice and an essential skill.
When used correctly, leverage is a powerful trading strategy that can help traders maximise opportunities in the market. But if used carelessly, it can lead to possible losses. It’s a double-edged sword, with one side that rewards discipline.
Traders should always use leverage with caution, backed by a solid trading plan and clear risk limits.
How To Use Leverage With Excent Capital?
Take your trading strategy to the next level by leveraging the exclusive leverage options available on our platform. In today’s fast-moving financial markets, leverage is more than just a tool, it’s a gateway to greater opportunities.
Leverage Options Tailored to Your Strategy:
1:150 for major and minor FX pairs, indices, and commodities.
1:10 for stocks.
1:5 for cryptocurrencies.
Whether you're trading currencies, equities, or digital assets, our diverse leverage offering gives you the flexibility to trade more, with less, and adapt your strategy across multiple asset classes.
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