Balance
Cash result after closed trades, deposits, withdrawals and posted charges.
Risk and capital controls
Leverage and margin
Understand how leveraged exposure, required margin, free margin and stop-out levels affect account risk.
Leverage up to Upto 1:100* Margin is collateral Losses are magnified
Trading leveraged products involves significant risk.
Leverage changes exposure
Smaller margin does not mean smaller risk.
Leverage allows a position with a larger notional value than the cash set aside as margin. Both gains and losses are calculated on the full position.
Maximum leverage varies by account, instrument, volume, client classification and jurisdiction. DOYOS may reduce leverage or raise margin requirements during volatile conditions.
A highly leveraged position can consume free margin quickly. A small adverse movement may trigger a margin call or automatic closure.
Core account metrics
Know what each number means
MT5 displays these values in real time as prices and positions change.
Equity
Balance plus the unrealised profit or loss of open positions.
Used margin
Collateral currently reserved for open leveraged positions.
Free margin
Equity remaining to absorb loss or support additional positions.
Margin level
Equity divided by used margin, usually shown as a percentage.
Stop out
A threshold at which positions may be closed automatically to reduce exposure.
Illustrative calculation
Notional value ÷ leverage = indicative margin
Actual margin is determined by the live symbol specification, conversion rate and account rules.
Indicative margin$1,085.00
This estimate excludes tiered margin, currency conversion, hedged-position rules and product-specific adjustments.
Position sizing
Define acceptable loss before choosing volume.
A margin calculator shows what is required to open a position; it does not show whether that position is appropriate for the account.
Learn risk managementRisk per tradeSet a monetary loss limit before calculating position size.
Stop distanceA wider stop generally requires smaller volume for the same risk.
CorrelationSeveral positions can represent the same underlying market view.
Event riskGaps and slippage can exceed the planned stop-loss amount.
Questions answered
Leverage questions
Use leverage as a risk-control setting, not a target.
What does Upto 1:100 leverage mean?
It means the maximum notional exposure may be up to 100 times the required margin under the applicable specification. It does not limit potential loss to the margin used.
Can leverage change?
Yes. Instrument, volume, client type, region, market events or risk controls can change the leverage available.
What is a margin call?
It is an account condition where equity relative to used margin reaches a defined threshold. Notifications are not guaranteed, and action may be required immediately.
What is stop out?
At the stop-out threshold, the platform may begin closing positions automatically. The order and execution price can vary.
Does lower leverage eliminate risk?
No. It can reduce maximum position size, but market loss remains possible and depends on actual exposure and price movement.
Calculate margin, then calculate risk.
Review position size, stop distance, free margin and correlated exposure before placing an order.