Yes. To manage risk during periods of increased market volatility, Moneta Markets may apply Dynamic Leverage to certain products during major economic news releases and market opening or closing periods.
When Dynamic Leverage is active, the maximum available leverage on affected instruments will be temporarily reduced. Once the affected period has ended, normal leverage settings will automatically resume.
How Will I Know When Dynamic Leverage Applies?
Moneta Markets publishes a weekly Dynamic Leverage schedule on the Notifications page of the website.
Clients may also receive updates regarding upcoming Dynamic Leverage periods via email and website announcements.
When Does Dynamic Leverage Apply?
Dynamic Leverage may be applied during any of the following periods:
Major News Releases
Dynamic Leverage applies from:
- 15 minutes before a major news release, until
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5 minutes after the news release.
Daily Market Open and Close Periods
Dynamic Leverage may also apply during:
- The final 3 hours before market close on Fridays.
- The final 30 minutes before market close from Monday to Thursday.
- The first 30 minutes after market open on Mondays.
Public Holiday Adjustments
If the following trading day is a full-day Gold market holiday:
- The Friday rule will apply.
- Dynamic Leverage will be activated 3 hours before market close.
If the previous trading day was a full-day Gold market holiday:
- The Monday rule will apply.
- Dynamic Leverage will remain in effect for the first 30 minutes after market open.
The following products may be affected during these holiday periods:
- Gold
- Silver
- Oil
- Forex
- NAS100
- SP500
- DJ30
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US2000
Which Instruments Are Affected?
The affected instruments depend on the type of news event.
| News Type | Affected Products |
|---|---|
| USD News | Forex, Gold, Silver, Indices, Commodities |
| Oil News | Oil, Commodities |
| Other Major Economic News | Forex |
Dynamic Leverage Levels
When Dynamic Leverage is active, the following maximum leverage limits apply:
| Instrument | Maximum Leverage During Dynamic Leverage Period |
|---|---|
| Forex | 1:200 |
| Gold (including XAUUSD247) | 1:100 |
| Silver | 1:50 |
| Oil | 1:10 |
| Commodities (including XPT and XPD) | 1:5 |
| Indices | 1:100 |
Important Note
- Dynamic Leverage is applied automatically during designated periods.
- Leverage reductions are temporary and are designed to help manage risk during volatile market conditions.
- Once the affected period has ended, standard leverage settings will automatically resume.
- XAUUSD247 remains subject to its own Tiered Leverage framework in addition to any applicable Dynamic Leverage adjustments.
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Clients should ensure sufficient free margin is available before and during Dynamic Leverage periods.
Need More Help?
If you have questions regarding Dynamic Leverage, affected products, or margin requirements during news events, please contact our Customer Support team at support@monetamarkets.com.
