Forex glossary
What is a margin?
The deposit set aside as collateral to open and hold a leveraged position.
Definition
Margin: The deposit set aside as collateral to open and hold a leveraged position.
In context
The deposit is called margin.
From the lesson Leverage and Margin.
Lessons that cover Margin
Forex 101 · 7 min
Leverage and Margin
How a small deposit controls a big position, and why that cuts both ways.
Forex 101 · 5 min
Margin Calls and Stop Outs
The two words every trader wants to avoid hearing.