Futures Margin Calculator

Margin required, contract value and leverage for your position.

$ per 1 point of price

$

Day-trade and overnight margins differ by broker.

$

Result

Notional value
$250,000
Effective leverage
10×
Margin required
—
Margin as % of account
—
Value of 1 point move
$50.00

For educational purposes only. Results are estimates based on your inputs and are not financial advice.

How it's calculated

Notional value = price × contract multiplier × contracts.

Margin required = margin per contract × contracts. Margins are set by the exchange and your broker and change often, so enter the one your broker shows.

Effective leverage = notional value ÷ account balance.

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