The deposit required to open and maintain a leveraged position.
Required margin is calculated as notional value divided by leverage. Free margin is what remains in your account once required margin is set aside; it is the buffer protecting open trades from a margin call.
Falling below the broker's margin level threshold triggers a margin call or automatic stop-out — a non-negotiable risk control.
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