The minimum initial investment is $100. This investment can be Leveraged by up to 400 (depending on the instrument and when permitted by local regulations) to trade with value of up to $40,000. Leverage is a very popular tool, but while it increases your trading potential, it also increases risk and it's up to you to decide what leverage - if any - to use and to define your own risk level. The minimum deal size is about $2,500 (or equivalent in other currencies).