Forex Glossary

Margin

Margin is the amount of account equity set aside to support an open leveraged position.

Margin is not the same as the maximum possible loss. It is a requirement for maintaining leveraged exposure, while actual loss depends on position size and market movement.

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Leverage and MarginLeverage lets you control a larger market position with less capital. Margin is the amount set…

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