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    Margin Calculator

    Calculate the margin required for your forex trades. Essential for understanding leverage and managing your account.

    Calculate Margin

    1 lot = 100,000 units | 0.1 = mini lot | 0.01 = micro lot

    Required Margin

    Margin Required

    $1,085.00

    Position Size100,000 units
    Position Value$108,500
    Leverage1:100
    Margin %1.00%

    US Leverage Limits

    CFTC limits: 50:1 for major pairs, 20:1 for minors. Higher leverage available with offshore brokers.

    Risk Warning

    Higher leverage increases both potential profits and losses. Always ensure you have adequate free margin to avoid margin calls.

    Understanding Forex Margin

    1

    Position Value

    Calculate total position value: Lot Size × 100,000 × Exchange Rate

    2

    Apply Leverage

    Divide by leverage to get margin: Position Value ÷ Leverage

    3

    Required Margin

    This is the deposit your broker holds to open the position.

    Example Calculation

    1 lot EUR/USD at 1.0850 with 1:100 leverage:

    Position Value = 100,000 × 1.0850 = $108,500

    Leverage = 1:100

    Margin Required = $108,500 ÷ 100 = $1,085

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Margin is the amount of money required to open and maintain a leveraged position. It's essentially a good-faith deposit that your broker holds while your trade is open. The higher the leverage, the lower the margin requirement.
    Required Margin = (Position Size × Current Price) ÷ Leverage. For example, 1 lot (100,000 units) of EUR/USD at 1.0850 with 1:100 leverage requires $1,085 margin.
    If your account equity falls below the required margin level, you'll receive a margin call. If it falls further to the stop-out level (typically 50-100%), your broker will automatically close your positions to prevent further losses.
    CFTC-regulated brokers limit leverage to 50:1 for major pairs and 20:1 for minor pairs. Offshore brokers accepting US clients may offer higher leverage (up to 500:1 or more), but with less regulatory protection.
    Used margin is the total amount held by your broker for open positions. Free margin is your equity minus used margin - this is what's available to open new positions or absorb losses.

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