Tiered margins on Index CFDs
Leverage up to 500:1 on certain precious metals CFD pairs.
What are tiered index CFD margins?
Tiered index margins offer a dynamic leverage system that adjusts based on your position size. Smaller positions receive higher leverage, while larger positions automatically receive lower leverage to manage risk.
How it works
Tiered precious metals CFD margins are only available on MT4 and MT5 to clients.
Positions start with maximum leverage (up to 500:1 for certain asset classes).
As position size increases, leverage decreases in predetermined tiers.
There are four distinct tiers based on position size and the index CFD pair being traded.
The table below shows the margin requirements for Group A assets, which is tiered on a per standard lot basis.
| Instrument | Tier 1 lots | Tier 2 lots | Tier 3 lots | Tier 4 lots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max leverage | 500:1 | 200:1 | 50:1 | 20:1 |
| ASX200 | 0 - 350 | 350.01 - 1200 | 1200.01 - 2550 | 2550+ |
| CAC40 | 0 - 200 | 200.01 - 700 | 700.01 - 1500 | 1500+ |
| DAX40 | 0 - 100 | 100.01 - 300 | 300.01 - 600 | 600+ |
| FTSE100 | 0 - 150 | 150.01 - 500 | 500.01 - 1050 | 1050+ |
| NDX100 | 0 - 100 | 100.01 - 300 | 300.01 - 700 | 700+ |
| STOXX50 | 0 - 300 | 300.01 - 1050 | 1050.01 - 2250 | 2250+ |
| WS30 | 0 - 50 | 50.01 - 150 | 150.01 - 300 | 300+ |
| WS2000 | 0 - 80 | 80.01 - 280 | 280.01 - 500 | 500+ |
| US500 | 0 - 50 | 50.01 - 150 | 150.01 - 300 | 300+ |
| JP225 | 0 - 50 | 50.01 - 150 | 150.01 - 250 | 400+ |
The table below shows the margin requirements for Group B assets, which is tiered on a per standard lot basis.
| Instrument | Tier 1 lots | Tier 2 lots | Tier 3 lots | Tier 4 lots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max leverage | 100:1 | 50:1 | 20:1 | 10:1 |
| ESP35 | 0 - 100 | 100.01 - 350 | 350.01 - 750 | 750+ |
| CHINA50 | 0 - 150 | 150.01 - 500 | 500.01 - 1050 | 1050+ |
| HK50 | 0 - 50 | 50.01 - 200 | 200.01 - 450 | 450+ |
| USDOLLAR | 0 - 20 | 20.01 - 70 | 70.01 - 150 | 150+ |
The table below shows the margin requirements for Group C assets, which is tiered on a per standard lot basis.
| Instrument | Tier 1 lots | Tier 2 lots | Tier 3 lots | Tier 4 lots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max leverage | 20:1 | 15:1 | 10:1 | 5:1 |
| VIX | 0 - 100 | 100.01 - 300 | 300.01 - 600 | 600+ |
| VIX-F | 0 - 100 | 100.01 - 300 | 300.01 - 600 | 600+ |
