Compliance · UAE · July 2026
Leverage Risk Warning for UAE Retail Traders
FxPro publishes that 75%+ of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs. Leverage lets you control large notional with small margin — losses can exceed your planned risk if you skip stops or over-size after one winning Dubai session.
75%+ of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs.
What the stat means
Majority lose over time after spreads, emotion, and over-leverage — not because the platform is broken.
Entity caps exist for a reason
1:30 CySEC/FCA retail limits were designed after ESMA review of retail harm. Chasing 1:500 via SCB without risk plan is a choice, not a recommendation.
Practical rules
Risk 1% per trade, use hard stops, withdraw profit slices, never fund the Wallet with rent money.
FAQ
Can FxPro reduce my leverage?
You can often lower leverage in account settings — do it before not after a margin call.
Negative balance protection?
Retail clients typically have negative balance protection per published terms — still not a profit guarantee.