Which best explains how currency traders can buy large amounts of a currency with little money up front?

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Saniya Morrison

Business

30 January, 11:22

Which best explains how currency traders can buy large amounts of a currency with little money up front?

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Jazlene Rocha · Answer 1

Group of answer choices:

A) They sell shares in their enterprise to provide investment capital.

B) They buy on margin to provide leverage for a large purchase.

C) They purchase only currencies with a very low exchange rate.

D) They use a bond issue to raise money for their trades.

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B": They buy on margin to provide leverage for a large purchase.

Explanation:

Margin accounts allow traders to make transactions by leveraging the real amount of money they have in their accounts. Most brokers offer a leverage of 2:1 which implies individuals can trade twice the real amount of money they have but the ratio varies from broker to broker. Some offer 100:1 leverage ratios.

In such a way, traders can enter in larger positions increasing their profit chances but their losses as well. If the trade does not go as expected, traders may end up owing even more money to what they had in their accounts.