Finance
How non-withdrawable bonus credit can inflate equity and margin level, where your real stop-out point sits, and what can happen to open positions when the credit is removed.
A plain-English guide to used margin, free margin, margin level, margin calls and stop-outs, with a hypothetical worked example showing how quickly leverage can close a position.
What segregated client accounts are, what they do and do not protect if a broker fails, how compensation schemes vary by jurisdiction, and the questions to ask before you deposit.
How leveraged losses can exceed your deposit during a price gap, where to check the retail rules that apply to you, and how to confirm whether your own account is protected.
Why bonus ads rarely come from US forex firms: a plain-English look at CFTC registration, NFA membership and promotional standards, plus a checklist for US residents.
How ASIC's CFD product intervention order limits inducements and leverage for retail clients in Australia, and a practical checklist for verifying an Australian-licensed broker.
