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Pepperstone Pro

Access exclusive features like higher leverage, cash rebates and premium rewards.

Benefits of Pepperstone Pro

Higher Leverage

Increase your leverage beyond what is offered to retail customers, up to 1:500

Volume-based rebates

Earn cash rebates and save on trading costs with our Active Trader Program.

Premium Rewards

Be rewarded for each Pro approved client referral through our dedicated refer a friend program.

Dedicated Relationship Manager

Enjoy priority service with a dedicated relationship manager, helping you every step of the way.

Exclusive Premium Events

Attend exclusive trading, sporting and cultural events including education seminars with trading experts.

Flexible trading sizes

Scale your trading sizes based on your preferences.

Eligibility criteria

To open a Pepperstone Pro account, you'll need to meet one of the following criteria.

Sophisticated Investor 1

  • Show you have traded leveraged FX or CFDs at least 20 times per quarter, over a minimum of 4 quarters in the preceding 2 years, with a notional value of AUD$50,000 per quarter or more.
  • And demonstrate your knowledge as a sophisticated investor by completing our short, online Knowledge Quiz.

Sophisticated Investor 2

  • Show you have worked in a professional position that directly involved trading in margin FX or CFDs in the financial sector for at least one year.
  • And demonstrate your knowledge as a sophisticated investor by completing our short, online Knowledge Quiz.

Wealth Application

  • Demonstrate through a qualified accountant that you have minimum net assets of AUD$2.5 million.
  • Or a minimum gross income of AUD$250,000 for each of the last two years.

To check your eligibility:

1. Log into your secure client area.

2. Click on Pepperstone Pro in the top left of the screen.

3. Select whether you're a Sophisticated Investor or a Wealth Applicant, and follow the instructions.

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Leverage increase

Instruments CategoryRetail Professional
Forex Major 1:30 Up to 1:500
Forex Minor 1:20 Up to 1:500
Forex NDF1:10Up to 1:10
Major Indices 1:20 Up to 1:400
Minor Indices 1:10 Up to 1:100
Currency Indices 1:5Up to 1:200
Gold 1:20 Up to 1:500
Metals 1:10 Up to 1:500
Energies 1:10 Up to 1:143
Soft Commodities 1:10 Up to 1:50
BTCUSD1:2Up to 1:100
ETHUSD1:2Up to 1:100
Other Cryptocurrencies 1:2 Up to 1:10
Stocks & ETFs 1:5 Up to 1:20
BondsUp to 1:5Up to 1:33
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What Protections Do Pro Traders Lose?

As a Pepperstone Pro trader, the following protections won't apply to you:

  • Lower leverage
  • Compulsory margin close-out at 50%
  • Retail negative balance protection
  • Retail disclosure information

Additional points to note: We will still make our Internal Dispute Resolution service available to you, at no cost. You can still access the external dispute resolution provider Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), however you may be treated differently given your status as an experienced wholesale investor and your matter may be excluded at AFCA’s discretion. There’s no requirement to issue you a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Financial Services Guide (FSG), and disclosures, however these are available on our website for you to review. We may assume a level of knowledge and experience when assessing whether our products are appropriate for you.

The risks and other important information are detailed in the Wholesale Client Information Statement.

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Active Trader Program

Better discounts for high-volume traders.

FXIndex & Commodities *Trading Volume Requirement (Lots)
TiersDiscount Per FX lot**Spread reduction**FX LotsCommodities LotsIndex Lots
Tier 1$110%< 200< 400 < 2,000
Tier 2$220%200 < 1,500400 < 3,0002,000 < 15,000
Tier 3$330%> 1,501> 3,001> 15,001

In a trading month, if you meet the trading volume of one symbol or asset class, you will receive trading cost discounts of the tier.

*Index & Commodities - discounts are applied to a select list of Indices & commodities based on minimum spreads. List of eligible Commodities and Indices instruments here.

**We calculate the Volume-based Discount as a percentage of our commission or spread, based on the volume of trades that you make. To remain a member of the Active Trader program, you need to meet the volume requirements over a 3-month period. You can find the full Terms and Conditions of our Active Trader program here.

Trading Volume rebate example:

If your total FX volume traded in a month is 500 lots, this falls under Tier 2. Tier 2 receives $2 per lot of FX, 20% spread reduction for Indices & Commodities* even if your trading volume does not meet the minimum requirement of the other two asset classes

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Risk Warning: Trading CFDs and FX is risky. It isn't suitable for everyone and if you are a professional client, you could lose substantially more than your initial investment. You don't own or have rights in the underlying assets. Past performance is no indication of future performance and tax laws are subject to change. The information on this website is general in nature and doesn't take into account your personal objectives, financial circumstances, or needs. You should consider whether you’re part of our target market by reviewing our TMD, and read our PDS and other legal documents to ensure you fully understand the risks before you make any trading decisions. We encourage you to seek independent advice if necessary.

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