FP Markets Leverage & Margin
How much leverage FP Markets offers, the margin you need, and how to size positions safely.
Open FP Markets Account →FP Markets offers leverage up to retail leverage limits; margin equals trade size divided by leverage, and a stop-out protects your balance.
FP Markets leverage at a glance
- Maximum leverage is retail leverage limits on major forex pairs.
- Required margin = trade size ÷ leverage; at 1:100 a 1-lot EUR/USD trade needs about $1,000 margin.
- Higher leverage magnifies both profits and losses — size positions to your risk.
- A margin call and stop-out help prevent a negative balance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum leverage at FP Markets?
Up to retail leverage limits.
What is a margin call?
A warning when your margin runs low; a stop-out then closes positions to limit loss.