Discover Pro Trading with Capital.com

Sophisticated Investor

Requirement 1:
• You have placed a minimum of 20 leveraged derivative trades per quarter for at least 4 quarters in the preceding 3 years with a notional value of AUD $250,000 or more
OR
• You have worked in the financial services industry for at least 1 year in a position which requires experience or knowledge of derivatives and leveraged trading

Requirement 2:
• You have passed our short assessment to demonstrate your knowledge and experience

In terms of Section 761GA we may categorise you as a Wholesale Client if we are satisfied on reasonable grounds that you have experience and can assess:

• the merits of the product or service;
• and the value of the product or service;
• and the risks associated with holding the product;
• and your own information needs;
• and the adequacy of the information we have given you.

Wealth


Requirement 1:
• You have net assets* of at least AUD $2.5 million
OR
• You have had a gross income of at least AUD $250,000 a year for the last 2 financial years

Requirement 2:
• You have passed our short assessment to demonstrate your knowledge

If you meet the above criteria, then we may consider categorising you under Section 761G(7) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) as a Wholesale Client; however, please note that this criteria is subject to you providing us with a certificate from a Qualified Accountant.

*Net assets may include:
• Savings, shares and property/land investments
• Superannuation and trusts
• Other assets such as cars and caravans
• Business value

Higher leverage will lower the level of margin required to hold a position.

For example, the minimum margin required to take a position worth $10,000 for each account type is shown below: