ThinkMarkets does not apply one leverage level to every client or instrument.
The maximum leverage available depends on:
- the instrument;
- ThinkMarkets entity;
- Retail or Professional classification;
- account/platform eligibility;
- position size; and
- whether dynamic leverage applies.
What leverage is available to regulated Retail clients?
Retail clients under regulatory frameworks such as FCA, CySEC and ASIC are subject to product-specific leverage limits.
For example, major forex pairs can have a maximum leverage of 30:1, with lower limits applying to some other product classes.
What leverage can Professional clients receive?
Eligible Professional clients in applicable regulated jurisdictions may receive higher leverage, including up to 500:1 on selected products.
Professional classification is subject to eligibility criteria and can involve different regulatory protections.
What is dynamic leverage?
Eligible accounts under supported entities can receive leverage that changes according to the size of the position.
Under the current Dynamic Leverage framework:
- selected major forex pairs can reach up to 1:5,000; and
- gold can reach up to 1:2,000.
As exposure increases, the maximum leverage decreases.
Margin requirements may also be adjusted around specified high-impact events.
What about synthetic indices?
Synthetic instruments have separate leverage settings.
For example, OVERDRIVE_10 supports leverage of up to 1:10,000.
Always check the leverage applicable to the specific product and account before trading.