Margin calculator

How much collateral the broker locks up for a trade.

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Assumes a USD account and USD-quoted instruments. Account-currency conversion is coming later.

How it works

Margin is the collateral the broker locks for a leveraged trade. First the position notional: lots × contract size × price. Then margin: notional ÷ leverage. The higher the leverage, the smaller the collateral — but the closer liquidation sits.

This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute individual investment advice.