South Africa · July 2026
FxPro. South Africa
FxPro South Africa - Leverage & Margin
75%+ of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs.
Entity first
CySEC/FCA-style retail often caps majors near 1:30. Some international entities advertise higher maxima (e.g. up to 1:500 on SCB-style routes). SA residents may land on FSCA Financial Services Ltd. Confirm the name in Direct. Licence: FSCA.
Margin vs loss size
Higher leverage shrinks required margin, not the rand loss if price moves. Practice margin on demo with the same platform you will trade live.
Stop-out
If equity falls below maintenance margin, positions can close at market. Levels vary by entity and platform. We do not invent a single stop-out %. Read your account specs.
How to read FxPro leverage in South Africa
Leverage is an entity + product number, not a country slogan. Marketing “up to 1:500” only applies if your signup entity and instrument class actually allow it.
FSCA-authorised routes can differ from SCB or CySEC retail caps. Confirm the legal entity name in Direct before you assume 1:500 marketing copy.
Margin math (plain language)
Higher leverage reduces the margin locked for a lot size. It does not shrink the cash loss when price moves against you. A 1% move on a oversized position can still wipe a small Wallet fast. Practice the same lot size on demo before going live.
Stop-out and margin call
If equity falls below maintenance margin, the platform can close positions at market. Exact stop-out levels differ by entity and account type - we do not invent a single percentage for every desk. Read the specs shown for your live account.
Leverage vs costs
Changing leverage does not rewrite spreads or commission. Cost stack lives on FSCA · spreads · account types.
FAQ
Is 1:500 guaranteed in SA?
No. It depends on entity and product. Confirm in Direct.
Does leverage change spreads?
No. Spreads/commission are separate. See spreads.