Where can I view the rating of an instrument?

Choose an instrument and open a trade ticket. Then click the "i" in the top right corner next to the instrument name to view the Trading Conditions. You can find the rating of an instrument under the Instrument tab.

How does Totality determine the different ratings for instruments?

Totality determines the rating of an instrument by evaluating factors such as market capitalisation, liquidity, volatility, country of incorporation, industry, and mergers and acquisitions activity of the underlying instrument.  

Determining ratings is an ongoing process which is why the rating on an instrument might change over time.

Why are some instruments "reduce only"?

Some instruments are designated as "reduce only", which can be caused for various reasons. This designation means that you can only reduce your existing positions and not open new ones in the instrument.

It's important to note that this status does not necessarily correlate with the rating and may be associated with other factors such as low liquidity.

Why can I suddenly only reduce my position?

You might be unable to increase your previously held or current positions for several reasons, such as changes in your exposure, the liquidity of the instrument, or an increase in the rating of the instrument.  

What does a rating of 6 imply?

Instruments with a rating of 6 implies higher margin requirements and lower collateral terms than lower ratings. CFDs with a rating of 6 are disabled for short selling.