Professional Accounts Professional Accounts The Professional type is specially designed for investors who have experience, knowledge and capability to make their own investment decisions and understand the risks involved. As a Professional Client you also accept to waive some of the protections under the rules of business conduct, including the right to compensation under the Investor Compensation Fund and the right to address a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman. Retail Clients can request to be treated as Professional, provided that certain criteria are fulfilled. Please see our Client Categorisation Policy for more information. If your prefer to be treated as a professional client, you may provide your preference through the platform by filling out our Request Form or by filling the Application for Professional Clients on the Website . Trading Features Professional Clients Currencies max leverage 1:200 Commodities max leverage 1:200 Indices max leverage 1:100 Stocks max leverage 1:10 Cryptocurrencies max leverage 1:2 ETFs max leverage 1:10 Synthetic Derivatives max leverage 1:5 Segregated client money ✓ Negative balance protection ✓ Best execution for orders ✓ Clear and transparent information ✓ Financial Ombudsman protection ✘ Investor compensation ✘