Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFD margin rates

View the margin rates across some of our popular CFD trading instruments.

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See the current margin rates for our most popular forex, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities and treasuries instruments. 

Forex

InstrumentMargin rate from
EUR/USD3.3%
GBP/USD3.3%
USD/JPY3.3%
AUD/USD5%

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Indices

InstrumentMargin rate from
UK 1005%
US SPX 5005%
US 305%
Germany 405%

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Cryptocurrencies

InstrumentMargin rate from
Bitcoin/USD50%
Ethereum/USD50%
Bitcoin Cash/USD50%
Litecoin/USD50%

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Commodities

InstrumentMargin rate from
Gold5%
Silver10%
Crude Oil West Texas - Cash10%
Crude Oil Brent – Cash10%

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Treasuries

InstrumentMargin rate from
UK Gilt – Cash20%
Euro Bund – Cash20%
US T-Bond – Cash 20%
Euro Bobl – Cash20%

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Our margin rates on shares start from 20% for UK and US shares. For more information, view our shares product details.

Different margin rates apply for large position sizes on shares, depending on which tier the position size falls under. View full details of our margin rates in the product library section of our trading platform​. L​earn how to calculate margins.

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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. This means that your losses will be amplified and you could lose more than your deposits. 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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