"so I used 23k with a stop loss" To me that does not sound good....

"so I used 23k with a stop loss"

To me that does not sound good. If you used 23k of a 178k balance you would typically only 'use' the margin (10%) I. I use $2300 to gain exposure to 23000 of shares. I use 23k for exposure to 230k. That's how I read that.

New investor as other have also said what is important is the number of shares you have exposure to. Get onto your platform and find that out.

It's not a crime to try and take the rest of your money out if it's possible but I wouldn't be spending it. If the position is unclear I would rather be in the position of having the money and letting Saxo come after you rather than them having it and you trying to get it back. Unfortunately the position is going to be quite clear with Cfd's in that you will be Liable for the shares you purchased to have exposure to hence it is imperative to know if that is 23k or 230k.