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Notifications 24 Feb 2025

Important Update: Leverage Adjustment for Oil & Indices CFDs

NOTIFICATIONS

Please be informed that the leverage settings for all Oil and Indices CFDs will be updated, effective 9 March 2025. The changes are as follows:

Affected InstrumentsKey Adjustments Effective Date
All indices and Oil CFDs-Margin Mode Update: All Indices and Oil CFDs will now operate under CFD margin mode, with fixed leverage.9 March 2025 

How will this impact you

1. Leverage will be fixed

    Clients will no longer be able to adjust their leverage for Oil and Indices CFDs.

    2. Adjustment of open positions

      All existing open positions will be automatically adjusted to reflect the new fixed leverage.

      3. Potential margin calls and stop-outs

        In the event of a lower leverage after adjustment, clients will see an increase in margin requirement and margin maintenance. To avoid potential margin calls and stop-outs, please ensure you have sufficient margin before 9 March 2025.

        4. Losses could be potentially higher 

          In the event of a higher leverage after adjustment, clients may experience higher losses in the case of a stop-out.

          Example (for illustration purposes), please refer to the following table:

          Item Before AdjustmentAfter Adjustment
          Open positions value USD$100USD$100
          Leverage 2:110:1
          Margin requirement USD$50USD$10
          Margin maintenance(Stop-out level – 50%)USD$25 USD$5 
          Maximum Loss USD$975*USD$995

          *Maximum Loss calculation assumes a deposit of USD$1,000

          Action Required

          Please review your open positions and ensure you have sufficient funds to meet the new margin requirements by 9 March 2025. 

          Please note that Vantage will not be liable for any losses resulting from a margin call, stop-out, or any other consequences arising from these leverage adjustments.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@vantagemarkets.co.uk

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