HeroFX Leverage & Margin
How much leverage HeroFX offers, the margin you need, and how to size positions safely.
Open HeroFX Account →HeroFX offers maximum leverage of up to 1:500 on major forex pairs for Standard and Raw Spread accounts. Leverage on indices, metals and commodities is lower and varies by instrument, and the Hero10X funded program is capped at 1:200. The margin-call level is 100% and the stop-out level is 30%, with negative balance protection.
HeroFX leverage at a glance
- Maximum leverage up to 1:500 on major forex pairs (Standard and Raw Spread accounts).
- Leverage on indices, metals and commodities is lower and varies by instrument.
- The Hero10X funded program caps leverage at 1:200.
- Margin-call level is 100% and the stop-out level is 30%.
- Negative balance protection means you cannot lose more than your account balance.
- Required margin = position size ÷ leverage — higher leverage frees up margin but increases risk.
Indicative maximum leverage by account / asset
| Account / instrument | Maximum leverage |
|---|---|
| Standard / Raw Spread — major forex | Up to 1:500 |
| Indices, metals, commodities | Lower — varies by instrument |
| Hero10X funded program | Up to 1:200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum leverage at HeroFX?
Up to 1:500 on major forex pairs. Leverage is lower on indices, metals and commodities, and capped at 1:200 on the Hero10X program.
What is HeroFX’s stop-out level?
HeroFX uses a 100% margin-call level and a 30% stop-out level, meaning positions start to be closed when your margin level falls to 30%.
How is required margin calculated?
Required margin = position size ÷ leverage. For example, a one-lot EUR/USD position at 1:500 needs roughly 1/500 of the position value as margin.