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Ultra Leverage

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Ultra Leverage is a special program offered by EBC to eligible clients in designated countries and regions. Once appr...

Leverage Adjustment Period

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To effectively mitigate risks caused by market volatility, we will temporarily adjust the margin requirements for new...

Order Distance (Stops Level) Adjustment

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To manage increased geopolitical risk, effective 27 April 2026, we will implement temporary adjustments to margin req...

Negative Balance Protection (NBP)

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Negative Balance Protection is a protective measure provided to clients. If trading activities result in a negative a...

Changes to leverage for energy instruments

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In light of the recent increase in volatility across the energy markets, EBC will revise the leverage rules for energ...

What products can I trade on EBC?

EBC offers a range of trading products, including commodities, index CFDs, and share CFDs. You can access these produ...

Overview of the Foreign Exchange Market

Foreign Exchange MarketThe foreign exchange market, also known as foreign exchange (FX) or the currency market, is th...

What are the maximum and minimum trading volumes for each account type?

The trading lot size limits applicable to both STD and PRO accounts are outlined below:Forex (Currency Pairs), Commod...

What is Market Execution and what is a Pending Order?

Market execution refers to orders that are executed immediately, and the investor buys or sells according to the best...

How do I calculate the stop-out price?

To calculate the stop-out price, you need to determine:The required margin for the trading instrumentThe stop-out amo...

How do I set the 'Take Profit' and 'Stop Loss' levels on my orders?

For MT4: PC, the steps to set Stop Loss and Take Profit levels are as follows:1. Select the order you want to manage....

What is hedging?

Hedging (or Locking) refers to opening two opposite positions in the same market at the same time, typically by placi...

Does EBC support Expert Advisors (EAs)?

Yes. You may use any EA that you prefer.

What is spread?

Spread is the difference between the bid and ask prices of a trading instrument.. It is also the trading cost that ne...

What is leverage?

What is leverageLeverage is a financial tool that allows investors to use a small amount of capital as margin to cont...

What is margin?

What is Margin?Simply put, margin is the amount of funds you are required to deposit in advance before opening a trad...

How do I calculate the margin required to open a position?

Margin = current price x contract size x lot size / leverage This formula determines the margin needed to initiate an...

What is the relationship between balance, equity and free margin in a trade?

Equity = Balance ± floating profit and loss.Margin = Equity - MarginMargin level = Equity / MarginHere's what each te...

Why does a negative balance occur?

A negative balance may occur during extreme market conditions when the market cannot provide a reasonable transaction...

What is the difference between margin and free margin?

Margin refers to the funds held by a broker to maintain open orders. Free margin is the funds you have available to o...

What causes slippage in the market price?

Slippage refers to the difference between the expected price of an order and the price at which the order is actually...

How does leverage affect stop-out?

Leverage can amplify investment returns, but it can also increase risks. Higher leverage means less margin is needed,...

What is swap?

Swap refers to the interest charge or credit generated when traders hold a position overnight. It is calculated by th...

What are dividends and what impact do they have on trading?

In the Contract for Difference (CFD) market, dividends refer to interest payments made to investors holding long CFD ...

What are the trading hours for spot gold?

EBC's spot gold trading hours are:MT server time (UTC+2 / UTC+3): Monday to Friday, daily from 01:03 to 23:58.London ...

How do I calculate margin for spot gold and silver contracts?

Formulae: Market Price x Contract Size x Lot size / Leverage = Required MarginXAUUSD (Gold): 4500 x 100 x 0.1 / 500 =...

How can I view a trading product's contract specifications and trading information?

Different trading products have different Contract Specifications, including contract size, minimum trade volume, tra...

What is the difference between Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) and West Texas Intermediate (XTIUSD)?

Brent Crude Oil (XBRUSD) and West Texas Intermediate (XTIUSD) are both light, sweet crude oils, but there are still s...

How to adjust trading leverage

⚠️Note:To mitigate the risk of stop-out, the leverage ratio can only be increased, and not decreased, if the account ...

Index CFD Dividend Explanation

What are dividends and the ex-dividend date?A dividend is a payment distributed by a listed company to shareholders f...