What is this calculator?
The margin calculator estimates how much account equity may be reserved to open a leveraged position.
Margin Calculator
Estimate required margin, notional value and margin percentage from lots, leverage and price.
Calculator
Plan the numbers before entry
Metals instrument
DEMOGold CFD estimate; many brokers treat 0.01 as one point.
Using reference quote until live data is available.
Contract
100
Pip
0.01
Min Lot
0.01
Live reference: 3,425.35
Results
Estimated Margin
$685.07
Uses 1:500 leverage
Notional Value
$342,535
XAUUSD reference price 3,425.35; USD to USD
Margin %
0.20%
Margin / notional
Estimated margin is notional value divided by leverage. Actual margin requirements may vary by broker, account type and instrument specification.
Estimates use standard contract assumptions. Broker specs, spreads, commissions, swaps and account-currency conversion may vary.
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All ToolsHow traders use it
Traders use it before execution to avoid opening positions that consume too much usable margin.
Common mistakes
- - Confusing margin with maximum loss
- - Ignoring floating drawdown
- - Using high leverage as permission to oversize
Best practices
- - Check margin before execution
- - Keep free margin healthy
- - Understand broker-specific margin tiers
Important disclaimer
Calculator results are educational estimates only. Broker contract sizes, spreads, commissions, swap, slippage, margin rules and account currency conversion can materially change real trade outcomes.
FAQ
Margin FAQ
Answers for traders using this calculator before entering the market.
Is margin the same as risk?
No. Margin is collateral required to open a leveraged trade; risk depends on position size and stop loss.
Does leverage reduce risk?
No. Leverage changes required margin, not the market movement against your position.
Can broker margin differ?
Yes. Broker rules, instruments and account type can change margin requirements.
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