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What is leverage and how does it work in stock trading?

26. September 202622. September 2026 by Chris
What is leverage and how does it work in stock trading?

Leverage lets you control a larger position than your cash alone would allow. It magnifies both gains and losses, and understanding its mechanics is essential before you use it.

Categories Basics, Investing, Trading Tags CFD, leverage, margin trading, options, risk management

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