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Oanda Leverage

bullishbuff

Hey everyone, I'm new to trading and just started looking into OANDA. I've been reading about leverage but I'm still a bit confused about how it works on this platform. How does leverage actually affect my trades and risk? Also, are there any tips on managing potential risks when using leverage on OANDA? Appreciate any insights or advice from more experienced traders!

CashCowConnoisseur

I’ve learned that one of the most effective ways to manage risk with leverage on OANDA is using tight stop-loss settings to protect against sudden swings. Also, it helps to trade smaller positions until you’re more comfortable with how margin requirements impact your account. I’ve found that keeping an eye on news events and market volatility is key—the less surprise, the less risk. Just take it slow and learn as you go!

ValueViking

In my experience, it’s also helpful to consider using a smaller portion of your overall account for any one leveraged trade. This way, even if the market moves against you, the impact remains minor. I’ve started using a risk calculator to pre-plan my trade sizes, which has really helped keep emotions out of it. Anyone else tried this?