Risk Warning: CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
Approximately 80% of retail client accounts lose money when trading in CFDs and spread bets.
You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and spread bets work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

What is margin trading?

Lunaro Trading Team
16/02/2026
Category: General Common Questions

Margin or leveraged trading only requires a percentage of the total trade value. The rest is financed by the broker. Leverage allows larger exposure with smaller capital but also magnifies losses.

For example, with 10:1 leverage, £1,000 allows you to control £10,000.