Gold XAUUSD margin calculator
Margin is the collateral set aside when you open a position. This tool shows what percentage of your account the position you plan to open will use.
Formula checked against worked examples · Last reviewed 2026-10-05
Formula: price × contract size × lots ÷ leverage. Some brokers adjust leverage by balance or around news. High leverage does not make trading safer. It makes losses arrive faster relative to the capital used.
How to use
- Enter the current gold price.
- Enter lots, contract size and the leverage of your account.
- Optionally add your balance to see the share used.
Formula
Margin = price × contract size × lots ÷ leverage
Example
Price 2,000 USD, 0.1 lot, contract size 100 oz, leverage 1:100: notional value 20,000 USD, margin 200 USD.
Hypothetical example to explain the formula. It is not real market data and not a trading recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
- Does high leverage make trading safer?
- No. High leverage lowers the margin you post but makes losses larger relative to the capital used, and can get you stopped out sooner.
- Do all brokers calculate margin the same way?
- No. Some adjust leverage by balance or around news. Check the terms of your account.
Limits and risk
This tool is educational. Results are estimates from the numbers you enter and are not investment advice. Trading CFDs is high risk and you can lose everything. Read the full risk warning
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