Trade with lower margin rates, gain access to exclusive professional-only products and use your existing portfolio as collateral to trade on margin.
To upgrade your account to professional status, you must satisfy at least two of the following criteria:
Your financial portfolio exceeds €500,000 (or equivalent), including cash and instruments.
You have placed at least 10 significant trades per quarter over the last 4 quarters.
You have worked in the financial sector for at least 1 year in a professional capacity.
If you do not meet at least two of the criteria above, you will not qualify for professional status and will remain categorized as a retail client. Different conditions may apply depending on your region.
Lower margin rates apply for clients acting in a professional capacity.
The table illustrates the differences between standard retail margin requirements and professional margin requirements.
See margin schedule| Instrument | Retail | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| FX Majors | 3.33% | 1.0% |
| FX Minors | 5.0% | 2.0% |
| Major Indices | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Minor Indices | 10.0% | 5.0% |
| Gold | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Equity CFDs | 20.0% | 10.0% |
