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Understanding Trading Margin

Trading margin is the amount of capital required to open a position. It acts as a good faith deposit to ensure that you can meet potential losses.

When using leverage, the margin requirement is significantly reduced, allowing traders to control a larger position with a smaller amount of capital. For example, with a leverage ratio of 1:100, a position requiring a margin of 13,000 USD may only need 130 USD to open that position.

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Free Margin Explained

Free margin is the amount of capital available in your account for opening new trades after accounting for your current positions. It indicates how much more you can trade based on your existing balance.

For instance, if your account balance is 1,000 USD and you have allocated 130 USD for a trade, your free margin would be 870 USD. Thus, it is calculated as: Free Margin = Account Balance - Used Margin.

Understanding your free margin is crucial to manage risks effectively and avoid margin calls, which occur when your account equity falls below the required margin. 📉

Margin Level and Margin Call

The margin level is expressed as a percentage and is calculated by dividing your equity by the used margin. For example, if equity is 870 USD and the used margin is 1,000 USD, the margin level is 87%.

Traders typically set a threshold margin level to receive alerts or notifications if they are nearing a margin call. If the margin level falls below a certain percentage, a margin call is issued, and positions may be closed automatically to prevent further losses.

Automatic Margin Management in EA

Modern trading platforms and Expert Advisors (EAs) often include built-in risk management systems that monitor margin levels.

An EA can help limit risk by notifying users when free margin drops below a designated level and automatically closing trades to protect the account from crippling drawdowns.

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Conclusion: The Importance of Understanding Margin

Having a solid grasp on trading margin, free margin, and margin levels is essential for success in Forex trading.

Effective margin management enhances capital efficiency and reduces potential risk, making it a crucial component of any trading strategy.