Why do most novice traders believe the more leverage they recieve the better chance they will have to make money. Let it be known that leverage is a double edge sword and if you don't know how to trade with 2-1, 4-1, or even 10-1 leverage... then 50-1 or 100-1 certainly will not help your quest ! Guys, learn how to trade first, and worry about the leverage last. Firms offering 20-1 leverage or more to beginners is just a quicker way for the trader to get to -0- !! --mb