Get Flexible Leverage
On All Stocks & ETFs

Professional traders, institutions, and accounts >$100K with verified experience, low drawdowns, and strong risk management. Active traders who meet volume thresholds or demonstrate discipline qualify for higher leverage (up to 40:1).

Custom margin at Alaric Securities is a negotiated leverage structure beyond standard rates - up to 40:1 intraday/10:1 overnight for accounts >$100K (50:1 for institutions). It amplifies buying power based on your profile, with daily interest (SOFR + 500bps min + markup). Request via portal/account manager; approved rates apply instantly with real-time HAMMER PRO Risk Terminal monitoring and automated liquidation if breached.

Works like this: Deposit $100K → Get 40:1 intraday ($4M buying power). 15% gain = 150% on your capital; losses magnified equally. Margin calls if equity drops - add funds or positions auto-close.

To trade on margin, you need to open a margin account and make an initial deposit called the initial margin. Your broker then lends you additional funds, allowing you to purchase more securities than your own capital would permit. Securities serve as collateral for the loan. Like any loan, you pay interest on the borrowed funds, calculated daily and charged monthly. Margin interest rate ranges depending on your agreement and the loan size.

You must maintain a minimum account balance, called the maintenance margin, of $100,000. If your account value falls below this threshold, the broker issues a margin call, requiring you to deposit additional funds or sell assets to meet the requirement. If these requirements are not met, your account will be restricted from doing any margin-increasing trades.

New customer accounts requesting Portfolio Margin may take up to a few business days (under normal business circumstances) after initial account approval. Existing customer accounts requiring a custom margin will also need to be approved, and this may take up to a few business days after the request is submitted. Both new and existing customers will receive an email confirming custom margin approval.