How do I avoid Margin calls?

Margin calls are no fun, so we’re happy to give you some tips on how to avoid them.

Stay informed about what’s going on with the instruments you’ve bought with margin. If you think your positions may take a tumble, you might think about selling them or depositing more cash into your account to prevent getting into a margin call.

Check out your Free Margin on your trading platform. Here you’ll find how much value you can afford to lose before you enter a margin call. You want this number to stay positive– the bigger - the better!

Look out for updates from us when you’re getting close to a margin call. You’ll receive an email when you’re approaching a margin call.