How is the margin required for a trade calculated?

A general margin formula is:

Margin = Volume (lots) × Contract size × Current price ÷ Leverage

Example:

- EURUSD: 1 lot

- Contract size: 100,000

- Current price: 1.10000

- Leverage: 500:1

1 × 100,000 × 1.10000 ÷ 500 = USD 220

 

The required margin under these conditions is approximately USD 220.

 

Additional currency conversion may be required depending on the instrument and account currency. To check the exact contract size, select the instrument in MT4/MT5 and open [Specification] or [Properties].

 

Margin and leverage