Trading with leverage is a great way to expand your market exposure with less investment capital. Another way to describe margin trading is that it’s simply trading that is done with borrowed money. The lender is usually your broker, and you become liable for the money invested on your behalf. While some brokers offer lower leverage, others may offer leverage up to 1:30. It’s important to remember, though, that just as leverage potentially multiplies profits; it also increases the chances of loss.