Plus500 Pro
ASIC’s proposed regulatory changes will likely include a significant decrease in the leverage ratios. Check your eligibility for a Pro account to trade with the highest leverage
Trading more with less
Be prepared for ASIC's proposed changes: as a Pro, you can maintain the same leverage levels and keep most benefits offered to retail clients at no additional cost!
Max Leverage
Other Criteria
Max Leverage
| Instruments Category | Retail Account | Professional Account |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | 1:20 | 1:300 |
| Indices | 1:15 | 1:300 |
| Commodities | 1:10 | 1:150 |
| Shares | 1:5 | 1:20 |
| Options | 1:5 | 1:5 |
| ETFs | 1:5 | 1:100 |
| Crypto | 1:2 | 1:20 |
Other Criteria
| Protection | Retail Account | Professional Account |
|---|---|---|
| Client Money Protection | ||
| Negative Balance Protection | ||
| Transparent Execution & Pricing | ||
| Real Time Disclosure | ||
| Product Disclosure Statement & Financial Services Guide | - | Recourse To AFCA | - |
Illustrative Example:
With an initial margin of AU$5,000, you can gain the following exposure in AUD/USD:
As a Pro Trader with a leverage of 1:300,
you will gain the effect of AU$1,500,000 capital.As a Retail Trader with a leverage of 1:20,
you will gain the effect of AU$100,000 capital.
How to apply for Plus500 Pro?
You can be categorised as a Wholesale Investor* and upgrade to Plus500 Pro if you meet one of the following conditions:
- Assets:
You have net assets of at least AU$2.5M**, or** Net assets refer to the total worth of your property and home, superannuation trust funds, value of business, car, caravan, boat, shares and savings, and any other investments.
- Income:
Your gross income for each of the last two financial years was at least AU$250,000
* The term 'Wholesale Investor’ is used equivocally to denote ‘Professional Trader’.
Getting started
Just one step: Provide the following Certificate, signed by a Qualified Accountant.
Please note: Greater market exposure in light of higher leverage could involve greater risks.
FAQ
1 By providing this certificate, you hereby acknowledge that you wish to apply to be treated as a Wholesale Investor, you understand the implications, and that at any time you can withdraw your consent (by notifying us).
2 By own client ratings. Investment Trends 2018 Australia CFD Report.