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Forex Margin Calculator

Work out the margin required to open a position at a given leverage, and compare it with regulatory leverage caps.

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Margin and regulatory leverage caps

Required margin = position value ÷ leverage. For retail clients, the maximum leverage on major pairs is 30:1 in the UK, EU and Australia, 50:1 in the US, 25:1 in Japan and 20:1 in Singapore. See leverage limits by country.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.