Tools

Margin Calculator

How much margin a trade locks at your leverage — for EURUSD, gold and other instruments. Helps you avoid opening a position that consumes all free margin.

Calculators use indicative values. Check live conditions in the broker's platform.

How to use it

Choose the instrument, volume and leverage. The result is the amount locked as collateral. Keep free margin above 50% of your balance, otherwise the first move against you triggers a margin call.

Frequently asked questions

How is margin different from risk?

Margin is collateral the broker locks for a position and returns when it closes. Risk is what you lose if the stop is hit. High leverage lowers margin, not risk.

What leverage is available?

Australian entities (ASIC clients of Vantage and VT Markets) — 1:30. International entities — up to 1:500 at VT Markets and BullWaves and up to 1:1000 at Vantage.

Vantage4.6/5
Best for Asia, Central Asia & low deposits
Min. deposit
$50
Spread
from 1.0 pip (Standard STP)
Commission
$3 per lot per side (Raw ECN)
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CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money

VT Markets4.5/5
Best for UAE, Turkey & MENA
Min. deposit
$100
Spread
from 1.1 pips (Standard STP)
Commission
$3 per lot per side (Raw ECN)
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CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money

BullWaves4.0/5
Best for copy trading and the deposit bonus
Min. deposit
$100
Spread
from 1.6 pips (Classic)
Commission
$3 per lot per side (ECN)
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CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money