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Margin & Leverage Calculator
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Margin Level500%
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Margin Calculator
Calculates the amount of capital required to open and hold a position based on leverage.
How to use
Input your leverage (e.g., 1:100), pair, and lot size. Ensure you have enough free margin to avoid a margin call.
Common Questions
What is Margin?
Margin is the collateral (money) required by your broker to open and maintain a leveraged position.
How does leverage affect margin?
Higher leverage reduces the required margin. For example, 1:500 requires less margin than 1:30.
What is a Margin Call?
A margin call occurs when your account equity falls below the required margin level, risking trade closure.
Does this include spread costs?
No, this calculates the raw margin requirement. Spread and swap costs are separate.
Is the calculation the same for all brokers?
Mostly yes, but some brokers have different margin requirements for specific assets like Indices or Crypto.
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