<h2>Financial Leverage (Gearing)</h2>
<p>Financial leverage, also known as gearing, is a strategy used by traders to control larger positions in the market than their capital would otherwise allow. It magnifies both potential profits and losses.</p>

<h2>How It Works</h2>
<p>Leverage is typically expressed as a ratio, such as 1:100 or 1:500. This means for every $1 in your trading account, you can control $100 or $500 worth of an asset. Here's how it works:</p>
<ul>
  <li>You deposit $100 into your STB Provider account, which offers up to <strong>1:300</strong> leverage.</li>
  <li>With a 1:300 leverage, you can control $30,000 worth of an asset.</li>
  <li>If the asset moves in your favor by 1%, your $100 would generate a $300 profit.</li>
  <li>However, if the asset moves against you by 1%, your $100 would result in a $300 loss.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Why It Matters for Traders</h2>
<p>Leverage can significantly impact your trading experience. Here's why it matters:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Increased Profit Potential</strong>: Leverage can amplify your profits, allowing you to make significant gains with a relatively small capital.</li>
  <li><strong>Higher Risk</strong>: It also magnifies losses. A small move against your position can quickly deplete your trading account.</li>
  <li><strong>Access to More Markets</strong>: Leverage allows you to trade in markets that you might not otherwise have access to with your available capital.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Example</h2>
<p>Let's say you want to trade EUR/USD with STB Provider using their MetaTrader 5 platform. With a $100 deposit and 1:300 leverage, you can:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Open a position worth $30,000.</li>
  <li>If EUR/USD moves up by 0.1% (1 pip), your $100 would generate a $30 profit.</li>
  <li>However, if EUR/USD moves down by 0.1%, your $100 would result in a $30 loss.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Key Takeaways</h2>
<ul>
  <li>Leverage magnifies both profits and losses.</li>
  <li>It allows traders to control larger positions than their capital would otherwise permit.</li>
  <li>While it increases profit potential, it also increases risk.</li>
  <li>STB Provider offers up to <strong>1:300</strong> leverage, which can be accessed through their MetaTrader 5 platform.</li>
</ul>