1. What is Leverage?
Leverage is a tool that amplifies your trading power, allowing you to control larger positions with less capital.
Examples:
No leverage: Trading 1 lot EUR/USD requires USD 100,000
Leverage 1:100: Only USD 1,000 margin required for 1 lot
Leverage 1:500: Only USD 200 margin required for 1 lot
📌 AFT platform offers maximum leverage of 1:500, with flexible adjustment available.
2. How Does Leverage Affect Trading?
1:100: Moderate margin required, normal sensitivity, suitable for conservative or beginner traders
1:200: Lower margin required, higher sensitivity, suitable for intermediate and short-term strategies
1:500: Lowest margin required, highest sensitivity, suitable for experienced intraday/high-frequency traders
📌 Higher leverage reduces margin requirements but magnifies risk — use with caution.
3. How to Check or Change Leverage on AFT Platform?
✅ Log in to the client → Go to "My Account"
✅ Check current leverage settings (e.g. 1:100 / 1:200 / 1:500)
✅ If changes are allowed, contact support or submit a request via the portal
📌 Certain account types or instruments (e.g. cryptocurrencies, indices) may have leverage limits.
💡 Note: For Kenyan clients, the maximum leverage available is 1:400.