Is the leverage I'm using on this forex trade actually appropriate for my account and experience?
Answer 6 Questions
Answer based on this specific trade and your account right now.
Your Result
Answer all 6 questions and click Score to see how your leverage holds up.
How this is calculated
This is a self-assessment framework, not a recommendation for a specific leverage ratio or broker.
Lower scores indicate leverage, stops, and correlated exposure that generally line up with a more conservative approach. Higher scores flag areas worth tightening before you add more size.
Use the leveraged loss calculator above to put an actual dollar figure on what this position's leverage means if the pair simply moves its normal daily range.
Effective leverage is your total position value divided by your account equity, not the maximum leverage your broker offers you.
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