Been trading with 1:100 leverage but wondering if I should look for better rates elsewhere.
Most brokers offer similar spreads but margin requirements vary quite a bit. What leverage ratios are you guys using when starting out?
The 1:100 leverage you’re using is perfect - it’s the sweet spot for beginners.
Don’t bother hunting for better leverage unless your broker’s execution or fees are actually causing problems.
Get comfortable with position sizing first, then worry about shopping around for different rates.
Most retail brokers cap you at 1:30 anyway because of regulations. Focus on spreads instead.
Higher leverage sounds tempting but won’t fix margin issues if you’re overleveraging positions.
I’ve used everything from 1:50 to 1:400. The margin difference is barely noticeable when you size positions right.
Your 1:100 setup works fine. Skip chasing better leverage and compare overnight swap rates instead. Those hurt way more than margin requirements, especially holding past 5pm EST.
Check if your broker gives margin discounts for higher balances. Some cut requirements in half at certain thresholds.
1:100 leverage works fine - just don’t get margin called.
1:100 leverage is perfect for beginners. Higher leverage like 1:500 doesn’t give you better margin rates - it just helps you blow up accounts faster. Position sizing matters way more than leverage ratio. Stick to 1-2% risk per trade no matter what leverage you’ve got available. A 1:100 account with solid risk management will crush a 1:500 account with bad discipline every single time. Stop chasing higher leverage and start comparing actual trading costs between brokers. Spreads and commissions will eat your profits way faster than margin requirements ever will.
Your leverage’s fine. The real problem isn’t margin rates - it’s margin calls from terrible position sizing. I’ve watched traders jump from 1:100 to 1:500 thinking it’ll fix their trading. Same people still blow their accounts because they’re risking 10% per trade instead of 2%. Look at your broker’s overnight costs and how well they execute trades. Bad fills will cost you way more than any margin difference.
Start with 1:50 then bump up gradually.