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Old 12-05-2004, 12:26   #4
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Re: leverage risks

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Originally posted by robertvo
I was wondering if I use high leverage like 1:100 and the currency I hold suddenly (over the weekend) drops big time am I responsible for the thousands of dollars minus in my account? Or is there some kind of protection?

In other words If I use $200 can I loose $20000?
(I am assuming that something really bad happens and my stop can not be filled)

Thanks
Rob

If your broker does not offer guaranteed stops, then yes, you will be exposing yourself to the possibility an adverse gap opening.
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