Margin Calculator
Calculate the margin your broker will require to open a position based on its size, the current price and your leverage.
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Required margin
$1,120.00
at 1:100 leverage
- Position value (notional)
- $112,000.00
- Units
- 100,000
- Margin requirement
- 1.00%
- Margin at 1:30 (EU/UK retail)
- $3,733.33
How to use it
- 1
Pick the pair and your account currency.
- 2
Enter the position size and choose the leverage your broker offers.
- 3
See the required margin and the notional value of the trade.
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Compare brokersFrequently asked questions
What is margin in forex?
Margin is the collateral your broker holds to keep a leveraged position open. It equals the position's notional value divided by the leverage.
What happens if I run out of margin?
If your equity falls below the required margin, you may receive a margin call and the broker can close positions automatically at the stop-out level.