Margin Calculator
Calculate required margin, pip value and position notional for any forex, gold or index pair at any leverage.
| Lots | Pos. Value | Margin | Pip Val |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | $10870 | $108.70 | $1.00 |
| 0.25 | $27175 | $271.75 | $2.50 |
| 0.5 | $54350 | $543.50 | $5.00 |
| 1 | $108700 | $1087.00 | $10.00 |
| 2 | $217400 | $2174.00 | $20.00 |
| 5 | $543500 | $5435.00 | $50.00 |
Margin is the collateral required by your broker to open a leveraged position. It is NOT a fee รขโฌโ it is a portion of your account equity set aside as a good-faith deposit. Required Margin = Position Value / Leverage.
Higher leverage requires less margin. At 1:100 leverage, a $10,000 position requires $100 margin. At 1:10, the same position needs $1,000 margin. Higher leverage amplifies both profits AND losses รขโฌโ always use with proper stop-loss.
A margin call occurs when your account equity falls below the required maintenance margin (typically 50% of initial margin). Your broker may automatically close positions to prevent the balance from going negative. Always maintain sufficient free margin.