Calculate required margin collateral for any leveraged position. Pre-loaded for US Dollar / Canadian Dollar. Adjust inputs below for instant results.
Pip Size
0.0001
Pip Value (1 lot)
~$7.35
Avg Spread
0.8–2.0 pips
Active Session
New York
Margin = (Contract Size × Lots × Price × USD Rate) ÷ Leverage
Example (USD/CAD): 1 lot USD/CAD at 1.3600, 30:1 leverage: (100,000 × 1 × 1 ÷ 1.3600) ÷ 30 = $2,451
USD/CAD (Loonie) is closely tied to oil prices because Canada is a major oil exporter — crude price rises tend to strengthen the CAD. The Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions and US employment data are key drivers. USD/CAD is most active during the New York session.
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* 30:1 is the FCA/ESMA retail maximum for major forex pairs
Required Margin (USD)
$3,616.67
Notional value
$108,500
Leverage
30:1
Units
100,000
Hedge Scenario
Margin Call Distance
Free Margin
$6,383.33
Pips to Margin Call
638 pips
Pips to Stop-Out
819 pips
Assumes one open position. MC at ~100% margin level, stop-out at ~50%. Exact thresholds vary by broker.
Max Safe Position Size — $10,000 balance at 30:1
| Profile | Max Lots | Margin Used |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative 75% buffer — large DD room | 0.69 | $2,500 (25%) |
| Moderate 50% buffer — standard practice | 1.38 | $5,000 (50%) |
| Aggressive 20% buffer — thin cushion | 2.21 | $8,000 (80%) |
Click any row to apply. % = share of balance committed as margin. Remaining balance absorbs floating losses.
Formula: (contract size × lots × price) ÷ leverage. Margin is collateral — returned when position closes.