Forex glossary

Margin in Forex

A clear definition of Margin, with practical context for reading markets and making better trading decisions.

Level 2 · From Prices to PracticeLeverage & margin

Definition

The amount your broker sets aside as collateral to open and hold a leveraged position. It is not a fee and it is not your risk limit.

A larger leveraged trade normally requires more margin.

Understanding Margin helps traders interpret market information, plan decisions, and manage risk with more context.

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