Margin Calculator

Determine exactly how much margin is required to hold open positions based on your account leverage.

1 Standard Lot = 100,000 units
Required Margin
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How to Use the Margin Calculator

Margin is the amount of money required in your account to open and maintain a leveraged trading position. The Margin Calculator instantly determines this required amount, preventing unexpected margin calls.

Key Inputs:

  • Instrument: Select the currency pair, metal, or crypto you want to trade.
  • Account Currency: Ensure this matches the currency your broker account is denominated in.
  • Leverage: Input your broker's provided leverage for the specific asset (e.g., 1:100, 1:500).
  • Trade Size (Lots): Input the volume of your trade.

Pro Tip: Never risk opening a trade that consumes more than 5% to 10% of your total free margin. High leverage drastically reduces required margin, but drastically increases the risk of a margin stop-out during volatility spikes.