XM Global offers leverage up to 1,000:1 on Standard and Ultra Low accounts, but it steps down as your equity grows: 1,000:1 up to $40,000, 500:1 to $80,000, 200:1 to $200,000 and 100:1 above that. XM says it doesn't cut leverage around news such as the US jobs report. Stop-out is at a 20% margin level, and you can change leverage yourself at any time.
Leverage limits by equity
XM’s help centre says leverage depends on your account’s total equity:
| Account equity | Maximum leverage |
|---|---|
| $5 – $40,000 | 1000:1 |
| $40,001 – $80,000 | 500:1 |
| $80,001 – $200,000 | 200:1 |
| Over $200,000 | 100:1 |
Limits by account
| Account | Maximum leverage | Stop-out |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1000:1 | 20% |
| Ultra Low | 1000:1 | 20% |
| Shares | 1:1 | 0% |
XM’s public pages don’t publish a per-instrument leverage table for XM Global. Some instruments (for example shares or crypto) may have lower limits in the platform’s contract specifications, so check the symbol’s margin requirement in MT4/MT5 before trading it.
XM’s “stable leverage” claim
XM’s stable leverage page says your leverage stays at up to 1,000:1 during volatile events like non-farm payrolls, and contrasts this with other brokers that “usually” cut to around 200:1. That is XM’s own marketing comparison, not an independent test.
Margin example
Margin required = trade size × price ÷ leverage.
- 1 standard lot of EUR/USD (100,000 euros) at 1.1000 is $110,000 of exposure.
- At 1,000:1 the margin is $110; at 500:1 it is $220; at 100:1 it is $1,100.
At 1000:1, a move of about 0.1% against a fully margined position wipes out the margin. Check your numbers with the margin calculator, and read how margin level and stop-out work.
Changing your leverage
- Log in.
- Click your account balance to open the accounts list.
- Select the account and click Manage.
- Choose Change Leverage, select the level and save. XM says it applies instantly.
Protection on the downside
XM says all accounts have negative balance protection, so a gap past your stop-out can’t leave you owing money. See is XM safe?.
How XM compares
| Broker | Leverage conditions | Visit broker | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 XMFeatured | 4.9/5Editorial rating | 1,000:1 | 1000:1 up to $40,000 equity | ✓ | Visit |
 Exness | 4.2/5 | 2,000:1 | Unlimited only with equity under $5,000 after 10 closed or… | ✓ | Visit |
 FXGT | 4.1/5 | 5,000:1 | Optimus account at under $1,000 equity, after 5 GT lots an… | ✓ | Visit |
 XS.com | 4.1/5 | 2,000:1 | Dynamic: 1:2000 on FX majors/minors and gold at low equity… | ✓ | Visit |
 BigBoss | 3.2/5 | 2,222:1 | Deluxe/OMEGA up to 2222:1 | ✓ | Visit |
 Titan FX | 3.7/5 | 2,000:1 | Zero Micro up to 2000:1 | ✓ | Visit |
For brokers with higher limits, see high-leverage brokers and our leverage guide.
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Leverage at other brokers
Frequently asked questions
What is XM's maximum leverage?
1,000:1 on Standard and Ultra Low accounts, while your account equity is between $5 and $40,000. The Shares account is 1:1.
Does XM reduce leverage at weekends or during news?
XM says leverage stays at up to 1,000:1 even during high-impact events such as non-farm payrolls. Its public pages don't mention a weekend reduction; the limits that do apply are the equity tiers.
How do I change my leverage at XM?
Log in, click your balance to open the account list, select the account, click Manage, then Change Leverage. XM says the change applies instantly.
What is XM's stop-out level?
20% margin level on Standard and Ultra Low accounts, according to XM Global's account page.