CFDs and forex spot transactions are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 63% of retail investor lose money when trading CFDs and/or forex spot with Saxo Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.. 17.6% of retail clients trading in leveraged products are stopped out due to insufficient margin requirements and 0.41% of retail clients trading in leveraged products with Saxo Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. experience a negative account balance after a stop out occurred. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs, forex spot transactions or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take high risk of losing your money.
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CFDs and forex spot transactions are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 63% of retail investor lose money when trading CFDs and/or forex spot with Saxo Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.. 17.6% of retail clients trading in leveraged products are stopped out due to insufficient margin requirements and 0.41% of retail clients trading in leveraged products with Saxo Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. experience a negative account balance after a stop out occurred.
CFDs and forex spot transactions are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 63% of retail investor lose money when trading CFDs and/or forex spot with Saxo Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.. 17.6% of retail clients trading in leveraged products are stopped out due to insufficient margin requirements and 0.41% of retail clients trading in leveraged products with Saxo Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. experience a negative account balance after a stop out occurred. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs, forex spot transactions or any of our other products work and whether you can afford to take high risk of losing your money.
Why Lombard Loan? Unlocking new possibilities for the active investor
Lombard Loan
Saxo
For many investors, their portfolio is a long-term commitment—designed for growth, resilience, and financial freedom. But what if that portfolio could do more than just grow quietly in the background? What if it could also fund new ideas, provide liquidity, and amplify returns—without requiring you to sell?
That’s where Lombard Loan comes in.
What is Lombard Loan?
Lombard Loan allows you to borrow against the value of your investment portfolio. Instead of liquidating your holdings to raise cash, you can access a line of credit based on the securities you already own. This borrowing can be used for investing, diversifying, or meeting short-term liquidity needs.
It’s a flexible tool—but like all forms of leverage, it comes with both opportunities and risks.
Why use Lombard Loan?
1. Stay invested while accessing liquidity
Need cash for a short-term opportunity or obligation? Lombard Loan lets you access funds without disrupting your long-term investment strategy. That means no selling and no missing out on compounding.
2. Boost exposure to high-conviction ideas
If you see a strong opportunity—say, a sector pullback or earnings surprise—you can act on it without waiting for cash to settle or reshuffling your portfolio. Lombard Loan gives you the agility to seize the moment.
3. Diversify into new asset classes
Many investors hold concentrated portfolios. Lombard Loan enables strategic diversification—whether into fixed income, global markets, or thematic ETFs—without exiting your existing positions.
4. Rotate portfolios more efficiently
Looking to shift from one theme to another? Lombard allows you to build new positions while you gradually reduce old ones, minimizing disruption and poor timing risk.
5. Support options and income strategies
Covered calls and other income-generating strategies may require stock ownership. Lombard can help you acquire additional shares to enhance yield—especially in low-volatility environments.
What to watch out for?
Lombard Loan is not without risk. It magnifies both gains and losses. Market volatility can lead to lombard calls, requiring you to top up funds or liquidate assets. Interest charges can also erode returns if borrowing is not managed actively.
That’s why Lombard Loan is best suited to investors who understand the risks and manage their portfolios closely.
Final thoughts
Lombard Loan isn’t for everyone. But used thoughtfully, it can unlock new layers of flexibility, efficiency, and opportunity. For investors looking to go beyond the basics—and put their portfolio to work more dynamically— Lombard Loan can be a valuable tool.
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