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How Is the Gain Calculated for a Leveraged CFD Trade?

The gain or loss on a leveraged CFD trade is calculated based on the difference between the opening and closing contract price, multiplied by the contract size, regardless of the margin used. The gain/loss is then converted to USD.

The leverage only affects the amount of capital required to open the position, not the total taxable gain or loss.

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