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Leverage & Margin: Calculations in MT4

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Quick Overview

Trading with leverage margin MT4 lets you control positions far larger than your cash balance by reserving a fraction of the value as margin.

In MT4 the platform calculates Required Margin, Free Margin and Margin Level automatically using the formula Margin Level = (Equity ÷ Used Margin) × 100 % medium.com.
Understanding that maths is factual information, not advice, and therefore falls within the FAIS Act safe-harbour while still meeting the FSCA’s derivative-risk disclosure requirements.
This 60-minute session breaks down every number on the MT4 “Trade” tab and shows how small equity changes magnify risk when high leverage is applied

What You’ll Learn

  1. Leverage ratios vs position size — why 50:1 means $2 000 margin backs a 1-lot ($100 000) trade mt4copier.com.

  2. Required vs Free Margin — how MT4 updates both in real time as floating P&L swings

  3. Margin Level & Call/Stop-out thresholds — typical broker triggers (100 % / 50 %) and the FSCA rationale behind them

  4. Using an online Margin Calculator — quick demo with the Myfxbook tool to pre-check lot sizing

  5. Practical leverage limits — examples of how different ratios affect risk on EUR/USD, shown with MT4’s built-in calculator

Why It Matters

Accurate leverage margin MT4 maths helps traders avoid forced liquidations and aligns with the FSCA’s emphasis on transparent margin-risk disclosure for OTC derivatives.

Speaker

Brandon Lurie — professional trader, analyst and RE 5 candidate who specialises in platform risk controls while sticking strictly to “factual-information” boundaries

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Disclaimer: This webinar provides general, factual information and does not constitute financial advice as defined in the FAIS Act. Margin trading carries risk. Always consult a licensed FSP before acting on factual data presented.