View the margin rates across some of our popular CFD trading products.
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See the current margin rates for our most popular products by asset class.
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Product |
Margin rate |
---|---|
EUR/AUD | 3.33% |
GBP/USD | 3.33% |
USD/JPY | 3.33% |
AUD/USD | 3.33% |
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Product | Margin rate |
---|---|
UK 100 | 5% |
US SPX 500 | 5% |
US 30 | 5% |
Germany 40 | 5% |
Product | Margin rate |
---|---|
Gold | 5% |
Silver | 10% |
Crude Oil West Texas - Cash | 10% |
Crude Oil Brent – Cash | 10% |
Product |
Margin rate |
---|---|
UK Gilt – Cash | 20% |
Euro Bund – Cash | 20% |
US T-Bond – Cash | 20% |
Euro Bobl – Cash | 20% |
Product | Margin rate |
---|---|
Bitcoin |
50% |
Bitcoin cash |
50% |
Ethereum |
50% |
Litecoin |
50% |
Product |
Margin rate |
---|---|
Tesla |
20% |
Afterpay |
20% |
Zip Co |
20% |
US Banks (Share Baskets) |
20% |
Different margin rates apply for large position sizes, depending on which tier the position size falls under. You can view full details of our margin rates for each product within the product library section of our trading platform. Learn how to calculate margins.
Please note you must ensure you have sufficient funds in your account to cover your total margin. If your CFD account falls below 50% of the margin required for all your open CFD positions, we will automatically begin closing your open CFD positions. You can learn more about margin close out here.
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CFD trading using margin allows you to open a position by only depositing a percentage of the full value of the position. Profits and losses are relative to the full value of your position. CFD trading using margin is not necessarily for everyone and you should ensure you understand the risks involved and if necessary seek independent professional advice before placing any trades.
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