Gold XAUUSD stop-out price calculator
Most traders know their own stop loss but not the price at which the broker will close the position. This tool gives that price and a table showing what is left of your equity if price moves 5 to 100 dollars against you.
Formula checked against worked examples · Last reviewed 2026-10-05
Calculated from margin at the entry price. Spread, swap and price gaps are not included. Stop-out level and margin method differ by broker and account type, so check the real terms. If your stop loss is further away than this price, the account is closed first.
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How to use
- Enter balance, direction, entry price, lots and leverage.
- Enter your account's stop-out level as a % margin level (check your broker).
- Read the stop-out price and the scenario table below.
Formula
Stop-out price = entry ± (stop-out level × margin − balance) ÷ (lots × contract size), using margin at the entry price
Example
Balance 1,000 USD, buy at 2,000 USD, 0.1 lot, leverage 1:100: margin 200 USD. With a 50% stop-out level the stop-out price is about 1,910 USD, 90 USD (4.5%) from entry.
Hypothetical example to explain the formula. It is not real market data and not a trading recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
- How is stop-out different from a margin call?
- A margin call is a warning when margin level gets low. Stop-out is the level where the broker starts closing positions automatically. The numbers differ by broker.
- Why place my stop loss well before the stop-out price?
- If your stop loss is further away than the stop-out price, the account is closed before your planned exit.
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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