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Exness Leverage Restrictions Across Different Financial Instruments
Exness’s leverage limits are strict – be aware of the leverage restrictions that prevent unlimited leverage trading
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Exness’s leverage restrictions vary significantly across different types of securities including FX currency pairs, precious metals, crude oil, stock indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. FX currency pairs and precious metals can potentially be traded with unlimited leverage, subject to certain conditions and margin requirements. Crude oil, stock indices, and stocks have fixed leverage limits, with specific restrictions during opening, closing, and economic announcements. Cryptocurrencies can be traded with leverage up to 400 times but not unlimited. Each category has detailed conditions for changing leverage, and traders must meet specific requirements to unlock higher leverage options.
Maximize your trading potential with Exness’s flexible leverage options across a broad range of securities!
| Security Type | Leverage Availability | Conditions for Leverage Changes |
|---|---|---|
| FX Currency Pairs | Up to Unlimited | Conditions include account maturity, trading volume, and economic indicators. |
| Precious Metals | Up to Unlimited | Subject to effective margin and specific trading conditions. |
| Crude Oil | Fixed at 200 times | No conditions for unlimited leverage; fixed rate applies. |
| Stock Indices | Up to 400 times | Leverage varies by market conditions and specific times. |
| Cryptocurrencies | Up to 400 times | Fixed leverage with no option for unlimited trading. |
Leverage restrictions vary completely for currency pairs, crude oil, precious metals, stock indices, US stocks, and cryptocurrencies!
Securities that cannot be traded with unlimited leverage
Not all trading securities at Exness can be traded with unlimited leverage.
Here are the maximum leverages for each category of securities.
| Handled Securities | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| FX Currency Pairs | Unlimited Leverage |
| Precious Metals | Unlimited Leverage |
| Crude Oil | 200 times |
| Stock Indices | 400 times |
| Foreign Stocks | 20 times |
| Cryptocurrency Pairs | 400 times |
The latest leverage multiplier (margin requirement) for each security can be checked in the Margin section of the Handled Securities Page.
In the case of FX Currency Pairs
Here is a summary of the leverage restrictions that occur with Exness’s FX currency pairs.
- The maximum leverage immediately after account opening is 2,000 times
- After leverage release conditions are met, change to unlimited leverage is possible
- Effective margin increases up to a maximum of 500 times
- During the hours before and after weekends and holidays, up to a maximum of 200 times
- During the few minutes before and after the release of economic indicators, up to a maximum of 200 times
Not all traders can always trade with unlimited leverage.
1. How to change to unlimited leverage
Traders at Exness cannot trade with unlimited leverage immediately after account opening.
Once you meet the following leverage release conditions, you can change to unlimited leverage.
| Leverage Release Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Deposit Amount | No conditions |
| Trading Volume | Total of 5 lots or more |
| Number of Trades | 10 round trips or more |
Once you meet the above leverage release conditions, you can change to unlimited leverage.
2. Securities that cannot be traded with unlimited leverage
Not all FX currency pairs at Exness can be traded with unlimited leverage.
Here are the maximum leverages for each category of FX currency pairs.
| FX Currency Pairs | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Major currencies | Unlimited Leverage |
| Minor currencies | Unlimited Leverage |
| Exotic currencies | 200 times |
The latest leverage multiplier for each FX currency pair can be checked in the Margin section of the Handled Securities Page.
3. Leverage Restrictions by Effective Margin
In Exness FX, leverage restrictions occur in stages when the effective margin within a trading account exceeds a certain amount.
Here are the details of the leverage restrictions by effective margin.
| Effective Margin | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Less than $1,000 | Unlimited Leverage |
| Less than $5,000 | 2,000 times |
| Less than $30,000 | 1,000 times |
| $30,000 or more | 500 times |
Leverage restrictions automatically apply when the effective margin exceeds a certain amount.
Also, after leverage restrictions occur due to effective margin, you can lower the effective margin by moving funds between accounts or withdrawing to trade again at a higher leverage.
Fund Transfer & Withdrawal Here
4. Leverage Restrictions at Opening and Closing Times
In Exness FX, leverage restrictions occur on Saturdays and Sundays, and around public holidays.
Below are the leverage restrictions at market opening and closing times around weekends and public holidays.
| Timing | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Normal times | Leverage restriction |
| 3 hours before closing on the business day before the weekend/public holiday | 200 times |
| 2 hours after opening on the business day after the weekend/public holiday | 200 times |
After the period of leverage restriction around the weekend, the necessary margin is automatically recalculated at the latest leverage set at account opening (or changed later).
5. Leverage Restrictions During Economic Indicator Releases
In Exness FX, leverage restrictions occur during the few minutes before and after important economic indicator releases or news announcements.
| Timing | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Normal times | Unlimited Leverage |
| 15 minutes before economic indicator release | 200 times |
| During economic indicator release | 200 times |
| 5 minutes after economic indicator release | 200 times |
If you place new orders during the period of leverage restriction, you may need more margin than usual.
For any questions, please contact customer support via live chat or other means.
In the case of Precious Metals
Here is a summary of the leverage restrictions that occur with Exness’s gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
- The maximum leverage immediately after account opening is 2,000 times
- After leverage release conditions are met, change to unlimited leverage is possible
- Effective margin increases up to a maximum of 500 times
- During the few minutes before and after daily break times, up to a maximum of 1,000 times
- During the hours before and after weekends and holidays, up to a maximum of 200 times
- During the few minutes before and after the release of economic indicators, up to a maximum of 200 times
Not all traders can always trade with unlimited leverage.
1. How to change to unlimited leverage
Traders at Exness cannot trade with unlimited leverage immediately after account opening.
Once you meet the following leverage release conditions, you can trade gold, silver, platinum, and palladium with unlimited leverage.
| Leverage Release Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Deposit Amount | No conditions |
| Trading Volume | Total of 5 lots or more |
| Number of Trades | 10 round trips or more |
Just like with FX currency pairs, once you meet the above leverage release conditions, you can change to unlimited leverage.
2. Securities that cannot be traded with unlimited leverage
Not all precious metal CFDs at Exness can be traded with unlimited leverage.
Here are the maximum leverages for each category of precious metal CFDs.
| Precious Metal CFDs | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Gold | Unlimited Leverage |
| Silver | Unlimited Leverage |
| Platinum | 100 times |
| Palladium | 100 times |
The latest leverage multiplier (margin requirement) for each precious metal CFD can be checked in the Margin section of the Handled Securities Page.
3. Leverage Restrictions by Effective Margin
In Exness’s precious metal CFDs, leverage restrictions occur in stages when the effective margin within a trading account exceeds a certain amount.
Here are the details of the leverage restrictions by effective margin.
| Effective Margin | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Less than $1,000 | Unlimited Leverage |
| Less than $5,000 | 2,000 times |
| Less than $30,000 | 1,000 times |
| $30,000 or more | 500 times |
Leverage restrictions automatically apply when the effective margin exceeds a certain amount.
Also, after leverage restrictions occur due to effective margin, you can lower the effective margin by moving funds between accounts or withdrawing to trade again at a higher leverage.
Fund Transfer & Withdrawal Here
4. Leverage Restrictions Before Break Times
In Exness’s gold trading, leverage restrictions occur before the daily break times.
Below are the leverage restrictions before the daily break times for gold (XAU, gold).
| Timing | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Normal times | Leverage restriction |
| 30 minutes before break times | 1,000 times |
After the leverage restriction period before the daily break (Daily Break), the necessary margin is automatically recalculated at the latest leverage set at account opening (or changed later).
5. Leverage Restrictions at Opening and Closing Times
In Exness’s precious metal CFDs, leverage restrictions occur on Saturdays and Sundays, and around public holidays.
Below are the leverage restrictions at market opening and closing times around weekends and public holidays.
| Timing | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Normal times | Leverage restriction |
| 3 hours before closing on the business day before the weekend/public holiday | 200 times |
| 2 hours after opening on the business day after the weekend/public holiday | 200 times |
During the periods when daylight saving time is set on MT4 (MetaTrader 4) and MT5 (MetaTrader 5) servers, the first hour after opening on the business day following a weekend or public holiday is subject to leverage restrictions.
Announcement of Trading Time Changes
6. Leverage Restrictions During Economic Indicator Releases
In Exness’s precious metal CFDs, leverage restrictions occur during the few minutes before and after important economic indicator releases or news announcements.
| Timing | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Normal times | Unlimited Leverage |
| 15 minutes before economic indicator release | 200 times |
| During economic indicator release | 200 times |
| 5 minutes after economic indicator release | 200 times |
For any questions, please contact customer support via live chat or other means.
In the case of Crude Oil
Here is a summary of the leverage restrictions that occur with Exness’s WTI crude oil and Brent crude oil.
Although unlimited leverage is not available, there are no special leverage restrictions for trading WTI and Brent crude oil.
1. Fixed Leverage for WTI and Brent Crude Oil
Below is the leverage for Exness’s WTI and Brent crude oil.
| Energy | Fixed Leverage |
|---|---|
| WTI Crude Oil | 200 times |
| Brent Crude Oil | 200 times |
You can trade with high leverage of 200 times regardless of account type.
In the case of Stock Indices
Here is a summary of the leverage restrictions that occur with Exness’s stock indices.
- Leverage is up to a maximum of 400 times
- Specific daily times are restricted up to a maximum of 50 times
Stock indices including the Nikkei Average can be traded with high leverage.
1. Fixed Leverage for Stock Indices
Below is the leverage for Exness’s stock index CFDs.
| Stock Indices | Fixed Leverage |
|---|---|
| US Stock Indices | 400 times |
| Non-US Stock Indices | 200 times |
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, and S&P500 can be traded with high leverage of 400 times.
However, the Nikkei Average and the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index are high leverage at 200 times.
2. Specific Daily Times for Leverage Restrictions
In Exness’s stock index CFDs, leverage restrictions occur at specific daily times.
Below are the leverage restrictions for each stock index CFD during specific times.
| Stock Indices | Normal Leverage | Specific Time Leverage |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 400 times | 50 times |
| NASDAQ | 400 times | 50 times |
| S&P500 | 400 times | 50 times |
| Nikkei Average | 200 times | 50 times |
| Australia S&P/ASX200 | 200 times | 50 times |
| Euro Stoxx 50 Index | 200 times | 30 times |
| France CAC40 | 200 times | 30 times |
| Germany DAX | 200 times | 30 times |
| UK FTSE100 | 200 times | 30 times |
| Hong Kong Hang Seng Index | 200 times | 20 times |
The specific times when leverage restrictions occur on stock index CFDs can be confirmed from the explanation related to Daily Breaks on the Handled Securities Page.
In the case of Stocks
Here is a summary of the leverage restrictions that occur with Exness’s US and Chinese stocks.
- Leverage is fixed at 20 times
- During the few minutes before and after daily break times, restricted up to 5 times
- During the time before and after earnings announcements, restricted up to 5 times
Not all traders can always trade with unlimited leverage.
1. Fixed Leverage for Each Stock
Below is the leverage for each category of Exness’s stock CFDs.
| Foreign Stocks | Fixed Leverage |
|---|---|
| US Stocks | 20 times |
| Chinese Stocks | 20 times |
The stocks that can be traded can be checked on the Handled Securities Page.
2. Leverage Restrictions at Opening and Closing Times
In Exness’s stock CFDs, leverage restrictions occur immediately after opening and before closing.
Below are the leverage restrictions around the market opening (open) and closing (close) times.
| Timing | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Normal times | Leverage restriction |
| 20 minutes after opening | 5 times |
| 15 minutes before closing | 5 times |
The most accurate and up-to-date trading times can also be checked on the Handled Securities Page.
3. Leverage Restrictions During Foreign Stock Earnings Announcements
In Exness’s US and other foreign stocks, leverage restrictions occur at the timing of earnings announcements and reports.
Below are the leverage restrictions before and after earnings announcements.
| Timing | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| Normal times | 20 times |
| 6 hours before closing on the business day before earnings announcement | 5 times |
| 20 minutes after opening on the business day after earnings announcement | 5 times |
The above leverage restrictions apply to stocks of companies with earnings announcements.
For any questions, please contact customer support via live chat or other means.
In the case of Cryptocurrencies
Here is a summary of the leverage restrictions that occur with Exness’s cryptocurrency trading.
Although unlimited leverage is not available, you can trade with high leverage from 20 to 400 times.
1. Maximum Leverage for Each Cryptocurrency Pair
At Exness, leverage varies for each cryptocurrency pair.
The latest cryptocurrency pairs and leverage can be checked on the Handled Securities Page.
Additions to tradable cryptocurrencies and leverage increases, spread reductions, and more, news keeps coming!
Furthermore, cryptocurrency trading is swap-free!
FAQs
- What is the maximum leverage available for FX currency pairs at Exness?
- FX currency pairs can be traded with up to unlimited leverage, subject to meeting specific conditions.
- Can I trade precious metals with unlimited leverage at Exness?
- Yes, precious metals like gold and silver may be traded with unlimited leverage, depending on the account’s effective margin.
- What are the leverage restrictions for crude oil at Exness?
- Leverage for trading crude oil is fixed at 200 times and does not offer an unlimited option.
- How does leverage vary for stock indices at Exness?
- Leverage can reach up to 400 times for certain stock indices, with restrictions during specific times and conditions.
- What leverage is available for cryptocurrency trading at Exness?
- Cryptocurrency trading leverage is capped at 400 times, without the possibility of unlimited leverage.
- What conditions must be met to trade with unlimited leverage?
- Conditions include a minimum trading volume, a certain number of trades, and sometimes specific account balance thresholds.
- Are there any specific times when leverage limits change?
- Yes, leverage limits can change during market opening and closing times, and around economic news releases.
- How do economic indicators affect leverage at Exness?
- Leverage may be temporarily reduced around the release of major economic indicators.
- Can leverage settings be customized per individual trader at Exness?
- Leverage settings can be adjusted within the limits provided, based on the trader’s compliance with Exness’s policies.
- Where can I check the current leverage settings and restrictions at Exness?
- Current leverage settings and restrictions can be reviewed on the Handled Securities Page on the Exness official website.
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