FX margin from 2%. For Accredited Investors.
Become an Accredited Investor with FOREX.com and trade from 2% margin on major FX pairs, along with other exclusive account benefits.
- $150 bonus* upon approval of Accredited Investor status
- Monthly cash rebates
- Access to a dedicated Client Relationship Manager
Become an Accredited Investor
Industry-wide FX margins are set at 5%, but opt-in to be classified as an Accredited Investor and you'll be able to trade from just 2% margin, as well as enjoying a range of other benefits.
| Min. Accredited Investor Margin Rate | Accredited Investor Leverage | Min. Retail Margin Rate | Retail Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Major FX | 2% | 50:1 | 5% | 20:1 |
Accredited Investor features and benefits
Low margin rates
Trade CFDs on 84 global FX pairs from 2% margin on our award-winning platforms†
Sign-up bonus
$150 bonus credited to your account upon approval of Accredited Investor status*
Cash rebates
Enjoy cash rebates on your trades - the more you trade, the more you are rewarded
Priority service
Support for all your trading needs with a dedicated Client Relationship Manager
Check your eligibility
You will be eligible to qualify as an Accredited Investor if you meet one of the following criteria:
- Personal assets: Net personal assets exceed $2 million with net equity of primary residence capped at $1 million (or its equivalent in a foreign currency)
Or - Financial assets: Financial assets, net of any related liabilities, exceed $1 million in value (or its equivalent in a foreign currency)
Or - Income: An annual income of $300,000 or more over the last 12 months
We will also reassess your Accredited Investor status on an annual basis to ensure that you remain eligible based on your circumstances at the time.
Apply for Accredited Investor status
New clients
- Open an account
Open a FOREX.com trading account using the link below. - Go to MyAccount
Select the ‘Accredited Investor’ banner in MyAccount. - Become an Accredited Investor
Complete our simple application form.
Existing clients
- Log in to apply
Click 'Apply Now' below to start your application. - Submit your application
Complete our simple application form. - Become an Accredited Investor
Once approved, enjoy trading as an Accredited Investor.
FX margin requirement examples
The table below shows you how current MAS regulations affect the margin required to open positions on FX pairs, and how those requirements differ for Accredited Investors:
Market | Trade Size | Opening price | Margin required for | Margin required for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EUR/USD | 1 mini lot | 1.12500 | $305 (50:1) | $763 (20:1) |
AUD/USD | 1 mini lot | 0.70300 | $191 (50:1) | $477 (20:1) |
EUR/USD | 1 mini lot | 108.00 | $272 (50:1) | $679 (20:1) |
Accredited Investor Protections
Prior to opting-in to become an Accredited Investor, it is important that you also understand the risks associated with doing so.
Accredited Investors are assumed to be better informed, and better able to access resources to protect their own interests, and therefore require less regulatory protection. Investors who agree to be treated as Accredited Investors therefore forgo the benefit of certain regulatory safeguards.
For example, issuers of securities are exempted from issuing a full prospectus registered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore in respect of offers that are made only to Accredited Investors, and intermediaries are exempt from a number of business conduct requirements when dealing with Accredited Investors.
Investors should consult a professional adviser if they do not understand any consequence of being treated as an Accredited Investor.
Fund security
We’re licensed and regulated by the MAS and hold customer funds in accordance with their customer money rules.
Segregated customer money bank accounts
Your funds are fully segregated from our capital and are held in trust by financial institutions regulated by MAS
Licensed and regulated in Singapore
We are licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Part of a NASDAQ listed company
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Safe deposits and withdrawals
Manage all aspects of your account easily via our secure funding portal
Accredited Investor FAQs
If you have more questions visit the FAQ section or start a chat with our support.
*T&Cs apply.
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