Calculate required margin collateral for any leveraged position. Pre-loaded for Gold. Adjust inputs below for instant results.
Gold (XAU/USD) pip size is $0.01 — so 1 pip on a standard 100oz lot = $1. At today's gold prices (~$2,000–$2,500/oz), a 10-pip move on 1 lot = $10. Spreads typically run 0.3–1.5 pips ($0.30–$1.50 per lot). Use the calculator below for your exact lot size.
Calculate pip value belowPip Size
0.01
Pip Value (1 lot)
$1.00
Avg Spread
0.3–1.5 pips
Active Session
London, New York
Margin = (Contract Size × Lots × Price × USD Rate) ÷ Leverage
Example (XAU/USD): 1 lot XAU/USD at 2,050.00, 30:1 leverage: (100 × 2050.00) ÷ 30 = $6,833 per lot
Gold (XAU/USD) is one of the most popular instruments for risk-hedging and inflation protection. It moves inversely to the US Dollar and real interest rates. Gold is highly sensitive to geopolitical events, Fed policy expectations, and USD strength. On a standard lot (100 oz), each $1 move = $100 P&L.
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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.