How to use leverage on trading 212?

To use Leverage on Trading 212, you’d need to use a CFD account as the Trading 212 invest account does not offer leverage. Simply put, Trading 212 leverage allows you to purchase more units of a particular financial instrument than your initial deposit or available funds allow.

What is leverage trading?

Leveraged trading is a strategy that allows investors gain larger potential returns without having the full amount of equity. Trading 212 allows leverage trading only on CFD trading. However, you cannot trade other complex instruments, such as options on Trading 212.

How much leverage do you need to trade with $20.000?

1:30 - This means that each dollar you have, gives you the buying power of $30. 1:400 - This means that each dollar you have, gives you the buying power of $400. So, if you have $1000 in your trading account and your broker offered you 1:20 leverage, that means that you can trade with $20.000.

How do I become a leveraged trader?

You have placed on average a minimum of 10 significantly-sized trades each quarter within the last year. You have a financial instruments portfolio over €500K. You have worked in the financial sector, in a position requiring knowledge of leveraged trading, for at least a year.