ZQFX Leverage
Up to 1:500

ZQFX offers maximum leverage of 1:500 on forex major and minor currency pairs. Leverage varies by asset class: forex exotics and gold up to 1:200, indices and commodities up to 1:100, cryptocurrencies up to 1:50, and stocks up to 1:20. Leverage limits may also vary based on account verification level and applicable jurisdictional requirements.

Leverage at ZQFX works as a multiplier on your margin. With 1:500 leverage, $100 of margin allows you to control a $50,000 trading position. This means a 1% market move equals a 500% gain or loss on your margin. Higher leverage requires strict risk management because losses can quickly exceed your margin and trigger automatic position closure.

Yes, you can change your ZQFX leverage at any time from your client portal at portal.zqfx.com. Navigate to your account settings and select your preferred leverage level. Changes typically apply immediately to new positions, though existing open positions retain their original margin requirements.

1:500 leverage is high and amplifies both gains and losses. While experienced traders use it for capital efficiency, new traders are strongly advised to start with lower leverage (1:50-1:100) to develop risk management skills first. Just because higher leverage is available doesn't mean you should use it — many professional traders prefer lower leverage for safety.

Margin is the amount of capital required to open and maintain a leveraged trading position. Margin = (Position Size ÷ Leverage). For example, a $100,000 EUR/USD position with 1:500 leverage requires $200 margin. Margin is locked from your account balance while the position is open and returned when you close the trade.

ZQFX monitors your margin level continuously. If your account equity falls to approximately 50% of required margin (margin level 50%), ZQFX will automatically begin closing your largest losing positions to protect your remaining balance. This is called a 'margin call' or 'stop out' and prevents negative account balances.

ZQFX takes reasonable measures to protect clients from negative balances through automatic stop-out at 50% margin level. In extreme market gaps (such as Swiss Franc unpegging events), negative balances can theoretically occur. Contact your account manager for clarification on negative balance policies that apply to your specific account.

Leverage is set at the account level at ZQFX, meaning all positions in one trading account use the same leverage setting. If you want different leverage levels, you can open multiple ZQFX trading accounts under one client profile and use them with different leverage settings as needed.

Neither — leverage is a tool. High leverage offers capital efficiency (smaller margin commitments), but amplifies both gains and losses. The right leverage depends on your trading strategy, experience level, and risk tolerance. Professional risk management practices (stop-losses, position sizing, risk-per-trade limits) matter far more than the leverage number itself.

Yes, leveraged positions held overnight incur 'swap fees' (rollover charges) based on the interest rate differential between the two currencies in the pair. Some pairs have positive swaps (you receive interest), others have negative swaps (you pay interest). Islamic swap-free accounts avoid all swap charges for Sharia-compliant trading.