Margin and Leverage Calculator
Calculate the initial margin requirement and available buying power needed to establish a leveraged position. Modify the instrument, position size, and leverage ratio to view the required account equity, effective exposure, and the price movement that would trigger a margin call.
Position details
A common retail leverage cap on major forex pairs is 30:1; defaults reflect typical retail limits.
Notional value of the trade in your account currency - the full size of the position, not the margin you post.
Adjust the inputs and click Calculate to see the required margin and your effective leverage.
Initial margin requirement
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-% of position
Position size
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Notional market exposure
Effective leverage
-:1
exposure-to-equity ratio
Margin call scenarios
How a 1% move in the underlying instrument translates into P/L on the margin you posted - and where maintenance margin runs out:
Educational estimate, not a trade recommendation. Actual initial margin, maintenance margin, and buying power vary by broker, instrument, account type (retail vs. professional), and market conditions. Retail traders in many jurisdictions are subject to leverage caps. Confirm exact requirements with your broker before opening a leveraged position.