Leverage and margin
Work out the margin you need to open a position from your lot size, leverage and price, and see the risk it carries.
How much margin do you need to open a trade? It comes from your position size, the price, and your leverage: margin equals notional value divided by leverage. Enter your trade below to see the notional value, the margin required, and the risk it implies.
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FAQ
How do I calculate forex margin?
Margin equals the notional value of the trade divided by your leverage. Notional value is lot size times the contract size (usually 100,000 units per standard lot) times the price. For 1 lot of EUR/USD at 1.08 with 1:100 leverage, the margin is 100,000 times 1.08 divided by 100, which is about 1,080 in your account currency.
What is leverage in forex?
Leverage lets you control a larger position with a smaller margin. 1:100 means $1 of margin controls $100 of position. Higher leverage means a smaller margin requirement but faster losses, so size off your risk per trade, not the maximum leverage on offer.
Estimates only, for general guidance, not financial advice. Actual costs and margin depend on your broker, instrument, account and market conditions. CFDs are leveraged and most retail accounts lose money. KenMacro may earn commission on broker referrals at no extra cost to you.