FAQ

Margin is calculated by applying the relevant margin percentage (based on your position size) to the notional value of your trade.

You can use the trading calculator to find out your required margin or check the example below.

Formula:

Margin = (Lots × Contract Size × Instrument Price) ÷ Leverage

Examples of trading XAUUSD (Gold) at a market price of $2,355 on a USD account:

1 lot (within 1:1000 tier):

(1 × 100 × 2,355) ÷ 1000 = $236 total margin requirement

2 lots (split across 1:1000 and 1:500 tiers):

1 lot at 1:1000: 1 x 100 x 2,355 ÷ 1000 = $236

1 lot at 1:500: 1 x 100 x 2,355 ÷ 500 = $471

Total margin requirement: $707

150 lots (split across three tiers):

1 lot at 1:1000: 1 x 100 x 2,355 ÷ 1000 = $236

99 lots at 1:500: 99 x 100 x 2,355 ÷ 500 = $46,629

50 lots at 1:100: 50 x 100 x 2,355 ÷ 100 = $117,750

Total margin requirement: $164,615

Note: The figures are rounded up to the nearest whole number.