Included across all accounts
We know that every trader is different. However, there are some things that all our clients look for in a trading account.
Minimum 0.01 lots trading size
Maximum 100 lots trading size
We offer 1:500 leverage1
No minimum account opening balance
Base currencies available: AUD, USD, JPY, GBP, EUR, CAD, CHF, NZD, SGD and HKD
Scalping allowed
Expert advisors allowed on all Pepperstone account types
Hedging allowed
News trading available
No dealing desk execution
Choose the right CFD Trading account
While all of our accounts include the features listed above, our Razor and Standard accounts do have some differences. If you need help deciding which account type is right for you, take a look at our FAQs or get in touch.
| Razor | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platform | Pepperstone Trading Platform, cTrader, TradingView/MetaTrader 4&5 | Pepperstone Trading Platform, cTrader/MetaTrader 4&5 |
| Commission (FX Only) | 3.5 USD (per lot, per side) | No commission |
| Spreads | Raw | Variable |
| Max Leverage for Retail Clients | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Max Leverage for Professional Clients | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Account currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, CHF, JPY, NZD, SGD, HKD | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, CHF, JPY, NZD, SGD, HKD |
| Instrument Offered | 1200+ | 1200+ |
| Stop Out Level (Retail) | 50% | 50% |
| Stop Out Level (Professional) | 20% | 20% |
| START TRADING | START TRADING |
*MetaTrader 4 commission is calculated for a round-turn transaction and is charged on the opening deal.
*Find out more about spreads, swaps and commissions.
If you’re not ready to start trading and would like to explore further, check out Pepperstone’s guide on what is CFD trading and how does it work to find out more.
Funding and Withdrawals
You can chose from a variety of payment options, knowing your information is safe and your funds are kept in segregated bank accounts in line with regulatory requirements.
Pepperstone Retail Account Leverage
| Instrument | Retail | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Major | Up to 1:30 | Up to 1:500 |
| Forex Minor | Up to 1:20 | Up to 1:500 |
| Forex Crosses | Up to 1:20 | Up to 1:500 |
| Forex Exotics | Up to 1:20 | Up to 1:500 |
| Forex NDF | Up to 1:10 | Up to 1:10 |
| Major Indices | Up to 1:20 | Up to 1:400 |
| Minor Indices | Up to 1:10 | Up to 1:100 |
| Currency Indices | Up to 1:10 | Up to 1:200 |
| Gold | Up to 1:20 | Up to 1:500 |
| Metals | Up to 1:10 | Up to 1:100 |
| Energies | Up to 1:10 | Up to 1:100 |
| Soft Commodities | Up to 1:10 | Up to 1:50 |
| Cryptocurrencies | Up to 1:2 | Up to 1:10 |
| BTCUSD | Up to 1:2 | Up to 1:100 |
| ETHUSD | Up to 1:2 | Up to 1:100 |
| Stocks & ETFs | Up to 1:5 | Up to 1:20 |
| Bonds | Up to 1:5 | Up to 1:10 |