Leverage on Back Testing?

 

Hi all,

I've always traded using MT4 with a Spread Betting account, however I have recently opened up a real FX account.

Just wondering if the account leverage (50:1) is factored into the back testing results?

Hope you can help!

 
RainyDay:

Hi all,

I've always traded using MT4 with a Spread Betting account, however I have recently opened up a real FX account.

Just wondering if the account leverage (50:1) is factored into the back testing results?

Hope you can help!

Yes. It affect your margin requirements.
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