Leverage and Margin at XM
What leverage XM allows, how margin gets calculated, and how to keep position sizes sensible.
Open XM Account →XM offers leverage up to 1:1000; margin equals trade size divided by leverage, and a stop-out protects your balance.
The basics
- 1:1000 is the ceiling on major forex pairs.
- Required margin equals trade size divided by leverage — at 1:100, a 1-lot EUR/USD position ties up roughly $1,000.
- Higher leverage cuts both ways: it magnifies gains and losses alike.
- Stop-outs exist specifically to prevent your account balance from going negative.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum leverage at XM?
Up to 1:1000.
What is a margin call?
A warning when your margin runs low; a stop-out then closes positions to limit loss.