// TRADING TERMINOLOGY
What is Margin?
The amount of money required in your account to open and maintain a leveraged position.
In-Depth Explanation
Margin is not a fee; it is a portion of your account balance "locked" by the broker as collateral for your leveraged trade. If your account equity falls below the required margin, your positions may be liquidated.
Practical Example
"To open a £100,000 trade with 30:1 leverage, you need £3,333.33 in margin."
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