📊 Margin Calculator
Calculate required trading margin, leverage ratio, margin level, and liquidation price for forex, stocks, or CFD positions.
Key Formulas
Example
Trade value $10,000, leverage 20:1, account balance $5,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Margin is the collateral you deposit to open a leveraged position. It is not a fee — it is a good-faith deposit held by your broker while the trade is open.
A margin call occurs when your account equity falls below the required maintenance margin. Your broker will ask you to deposit more funds or will close your positions automatically.
Leverage amplifies both profits and losses. With 20:1 leverage, a 1% price move becomes a 20% gain or loss on your margin. Higher leverage means higher risk.
Maintenance margin is the minimum equity you must keep to hold a position. It is usually 50-100% of the initial margin. If your equity falls below it, you get a margin call.
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