
How to Avoid a Margin Call. Let’s explore how to avoid a margin call. Trading on margin is a way for traders with limited capital to make […]

Margin Terminology. Here is more margin terminology. Margin Call DEFINITION: A Margin Call occurs when you have breached the Margin Call Level but is still above the […]

Margin Terms. Here are more margin terms. Free Margin DEFINITION: Free Margin is the money that is NOT “locked up” due to an open position and can […]

Margin Jargon. Let’s learn more margin jargon. Margin Requirement (Per Position) DEFINITION: Margin Requirement is the amount of margin required to open a position. They expressed it […]

Margin Jargon Cheat Sheet. Here is part 1 of a margin jargon cheat sheet. As you dive into the world of margin trading, it may feel […]

Forex Margin and Securities Margin. Forex margin and securities margin are two very different things. Understanding the difference is important. In the securities world, margin is […]

Here’s how to calculate Leverage. Leverage = 1 / Margin Requirement For example, if the Margin Requirement is 2%, here’s how to calculate leverage: 50 = 1 / […]

The Relationship Between Margin and Leverage. What is the relationship between Margin and Leverage? You use margin to create leverage. Leverage is the increased “trading power” that is […]

Forex Margin and Securities Margin. Forex margin and securities margin are two very different things. Understanding the difference is important. In the securities world, the margin […]

The Relationship Between Margin and Leverage. What is the relationship between Margin and Leverage? You use margin to create leverage. Leverage is the increased “trading power” that is […]

Margin Call and Stop Out Levels Different Forex Brokers Have Different Margin Call and Stop Out Levels Each retail forex broker or CFD provider sets their […]

Forex Trading Scenario Here is a new forex trading scenario. What Happens If You Trade With Just $100? What happens if you open a trading account […]

Forex Trading Scenario: Margin Call Level at 100% and Stop Out Level at 50%. Let’s examine another forex trading scenario. A margin call level at 100% […]

Forex Trading Scenario 1. Margin Call Level at 100% and No Separate Stop Out Level Let’s now look at a forex trading scenario whereby we take […]

What is a Stop Out in Forex? What if I have multiple positions open? The example yesterday covered the scenario with you trading a single position. […]

Stop Out Example: Stop Out Level at 20%. Here is a stop out example. Let’s say your forex broker has a Stop Out Level at 20%. This […]

happens,What is a Stop Out Level? What does “Stop Out Level” or “Stop Out” mean in forex? The Stop Out Level is similar to the Margin […]

What is “Margin Call Level” vs. “Margin Call” Traders tend to get confused between a Margin Call Level and a Margin Call. A “Margin Call Level” is […]

What is a Margin Call? What does “Margin Call Level” or “Margin Call”? In forex trading, the Margin Call Level is when the Margin Level has reached a specific level or threshold. […]

How to Calculate Margin Level. Example #1: Open a long USD/JPY position with 1 mini lot Let’s say you have an account balance of $1,000. Step 1: […]

What is Margin Level? What does “Margin Level” mean? The Margin Level is the percentage (%) value based on the amount of equity versus the Used Margin. […]