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Trading & Investing
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Calculate effective leverage by comparing the total position value with the capital supporting it.
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Enter your account capital and trade parameters, then review the risk metrics.
Understanding how much market exposure a position represents relative to the capital committed.
Look at leverage together with maximum loss and margin requirements because leverage can amplify losses as well as gains.
Effective leverage does not describe every broker risk control, financing cost or liquidation rule.
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Use the controls above, check the result, then copy or download it when available.
It is position value divided by the capital used to support that position.
Use this tool whenever you need: Understanding how much market exposure a position represents relative to the capital committed. It offers a fast, client-side workflow without sign-ups, installation or complex software.
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Look at leverage together with maximum loss and margin requirements because leverage can amplify losses as well as gains. Important note: Effective leverage does not describe every broker risk control, financing cost or liquidation rule.
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Effective leverage
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Leverage magnifies both gains and losses.