What is Leverage?
Leverage — Using borrowed funds or margin to control a larger position than your capital alone — magnifying both gains and losses.
In simple terms
With 5x leverage, a 2% move changes your capital by 10%.
Why Leverage matters when you invest
Understanding leverage helps you make better-informed decisions when you invest and trade on ROAR by DP TradeKING. Open a free account to put it into practice — ₹0 delivery brokerage and zero-commission direct mutual funds.
Leverage — frequently asked questions
What is Leverage?
Using borrowed funds or margin to control a larger position than your capital alone — magnifying both gains and losses.
What does Leverage mean in the stock market?
Using borrowed funds or margin to control a larger position than your capital alone — magnifying both gains and losses. With 5x leverage, a 2% move changes your capital by 10%.
Can you give an example of Leverage?
With 5x leverage, a 2% move changes your capital by 10%.
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