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Forex Margin Calculator
Estimate margin, value and P/L for Forex trades
Calculate your position value, margin requirement and potential P/L before you trade.
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What is a Forex Margin Calculator?
Use this calculator to estimate position value, margin requirement, spread and potential P/L on Forex instruments before you trade.
Enter your trade parameters to see the breakdown including leverage and overnight swaps.
Choose your points of movement
Calculate your hypothetical P/L (aggregated cost and charges) if you had opened a trade today.
All positions on instruments denominated in a currency that is different from your account currency will be subject to a conversion fee at the position exit as well.
Value
USD 0
Commission
USD 0
Spread
0
Leverage
30×
Conversion Fee
USD 0
Required Margin
USD 0
Overnight Swaps
USD -0
Net P/LUSD 0
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How does a Forex margin calculator work?
Follow these quick steps to estimate margin, value and potential P/L for your Forex trades.
1
Pick a Forex pair (e.g., EUR/USD)
2
Choose your order size (units or lots)
3
Select Buy or Sell
4
Set leverage and inputs, then Calculate
5
Review margin, spread, swaps and P/L
Forex costs and charges explained
Understand the key fees and costs you may encounter when trading Forex.
Spread
The spread is the difference between the Bid and Ask. It varies by pair and market conditions.
Conversion fee
If your account currency differs from the quote currency, a conversion fee may apply at exit.
Overnight swap
Swap (rollover) can be a debit or credit depending on the pair and direction when positions are held overnight.
Margin requirement
Leverage lets you control larger positions; margin is the capital required to open/maintain a position.
Forex calculator: FAQs
Need more information? Explore quick answers below.
What is a Forex margin calculator?
It's a tool to estimate margin requirement, position value, spread, swaps and potential P/L for a planned Forex trade before you place it.
How accurate are the results?
Results are estimates based on your inputs and typical fees. Actual outcomes vary with live pricing, spreads and swap rates.
Do I pay commissions on Forex?
Most FX pairs are commission-free. Costs are typically embedded in the spread and overnight swaps if positions are held overnight.
What is margin and leverage in Forex?
Leverage lets you control larger positions with less capital. Margin is the capital required to open/maintain that leveraged position.
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