Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most of clients lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please consider our Risk Disclosure.

How does leverage affect my stop-out?

Leverage affects the margin required to maintain your positions, which in turn influences your margin level. A higher leverage reduces the margin needed, but it also increases the risk of reaching a stop-out when having larger position sizes if the market moves against your positions.