Estimate the capital required to support a gold futures position using your contract notional value and assumed margin rate. Compare initial margin, maintenance margin and leverage implied by the margin percentage.
Use your current broker or exchange rate.
Futures margin is performance collateral. It is not a down payment for physical gold. The full notional value remains economically relevant because price changes can affect the position substantially.
Exchange and broker margin schedules can change and may include different requirements for different products, accounts and market conditions. Replace estimates with the actual published or broker-provided requirement before trading.
This calculator estimates it as notional value multiplied by the entered margin percentage.
The amount required to open a position under applicable rules.
The minimum required equity level for maintaining the position, subject to applicable rules.
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