How many losing trades in a row would trigger a margin call at my current leverage?
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Fill in the fields on the left and click Calculate Losses to Margin Call to see your cushion.
How this is calculated
This uses a simplified margin call model: your account is at risk of a margin call once equity falls to or below your maintenance margin percentage multiplied by your total open position value.
The calculator subtracts your dollar loss per trade from current equity, one trade at a time, until equity would fall to or below that margin call threshold, and reports how many losing trades that takes.
Actual broker margin requirements, house maintenance requirements above regulatory minimums, and how a broker calculates equity moment to moment can differ from this simplified model. Confirm your specific broker's maintenance margin policy before relying on this number.
This assumes each losing trade costs the same dollar amount and that no capital is added or withdrawn between trades. Actual losing streaks are rarely perfectly even.
The point of this tool is showing how few consecutive losses it can take to reach a margin call at higher leverage, not predicting an actual losing streak.
Risk & liability disclaimer: This calculator produces a simplified mathematical estimate based on the numbers you enter. It is not financial advice and does not reflect your specific broker's actual margin call calculation, which can differ meaningfully from this model. Trading on margin involves substantial risk of loss, including losses larger than your initial investment. Trading Habits is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, or tax professional, and is not affiliated with any broker, exchange, or data provider. Always verify your actual margin requirements directly with your broker and consult a licensed professional before making any trading or financial decision. You could lose some or all of the capital you trade with.
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