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Margin Calculator

The margin a position ties up at a given leverage.

Margin calculator

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Retail limits in the EU, UK and Australia: 1:30 on majors, 1:20 on gold, 1:10 on silver (see the rules). Higher leverage means a smaller move can wipe out your margin.

Prices are pre-filled with rough examples — replace them with your broker's live quote for accurate results.

Required margin
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Margin requirement
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How it is calculated

Margin = (Lot × Contract Size × Open Price) ÷ Leverage, in the quote currency, then converted to your account currency

Full explanation with examples: Leverage and margin

Good to know

  • EU, UK and Australian retail leverage is capped at 30:1 on major pairs, 20:1 on gold and 10:1 on silver.
  • Margin is a deposit, not a fee — but you can lose more than it.
  • Keep free margin well above zero to avoid margin calls.