You start by pledging a minimum deposit of US$50,000 or its equivalent to Citibank, earning competitive interest.

Once you pledge your time deposit with us, we will extend a loan 5 times the amount of your deposit to you. You can then use this to re-invest in other currencies up to a maximum of 2 currencies.

The Leverage Loan Account also has a "forward exchange contract" that you can use to control exchange risks. Our Relationship Managers will help you calculate your break-even position on your various investment options and work through some examples to help you decide if a Leverage Account is relevant for you.

Minimum deposit is US$50,000 for a US$250,000 trading line.

Important:
The risk of loss in leveraged foreign exchange trading may be substantial. You may sustain loss in excess of your initial margin funds. Placing contingent orders, such as "stop-loss" or "stop-limit" orders will not necessarily limit losses to the intended amounts. Market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders, and you may be called upon at short notice to deposit additional margin funds.

If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated. You shall remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. You should therefore carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in the light of your investment objectives, your financial means and your risk profile.