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What is Used Margin?<\/strong> <\/h2>\nUsed Margin is the total margin required to maintain all open positions in forex trading. It represents the funds that have been \"locked\" and cannot be used to open new positions, as they are being used to support existing trades.\n\n

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Principle of Used Margin:<\/strong> <\/h2>\nWhenever you open a new position, the platform requires a certain amount of margin, which is the Required Margin. If you hold multiple positions simultaneously, each position requires its own Required Margin. When all these Required Margins are added together, that is your Used Margin. \nThis amount is the necessary funds to maintain all current open positions.\n\n

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Calculating Used Margin:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\nThe calculation of Used Margin is very simple: \n

\nUsed Margin = Total of Required Margins for all open positions<\/strong> \n

\nFor example: If you hold two positions, with Required Margins of $400 and $300 respectively, then your Used Margin is $700.\n

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Importance of Used Margin:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\nUsed Margin is a key indicator in trading, as it determines how much capital you have available to open new trades. \nWhen Used Margin is too high, your available margin will become very limited, which may restrict your flexibility in the market.<\/strong> \n\n

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Example:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\nAssuming you have $1,000 in your account and want to open two positions simultaneously: \n

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  1. \n USD \/ JPY:<\/strong> 
    Open 0.1 standard lot. Assuming the spot value is $10,000 (0.1 standard lot), the margin requirement is 4%. \n The calculation is as follows: \n