What is gearing?

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|17 Apr 2024

Gearing is borrowing money for the purpose of investing. By taking out a margin loan you’re able to add borrowed funds to your own to increase the amount available for investment. You can leverage your share trading and trade shares with us using a margin loan from any margin lending provider you choose.

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