[FAQ] What is leverage and where does it apply? > Questions and answers

Category: Trading Basics

Short answer
Leverage is a ratio that reduces the margin required for a position. It is not a bonus that increases your balance or your tick value. It lets you build large exposure with a small amount of margin, so swings in both profit and loss become larger, and the limits can differ by instrument, balance and policy.

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Source verified: 2026-08-16
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