Margin & Leverage Calculator
See required margin, buying power, and how much of equity a position uses.
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Result
- Required margin
- $3,333.33
- Buying power
- $150,000.00
- Margin used
- 66.67%
Educational calculator only — not financial advice. Markets move; verify with your broker and risk rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is higher leverage better?
Leverage amplifies both gains and losses. Required margin shrinking does not shrink risk if your stop is wide.
Log it where losses stay visible
Calculators size the trade. BuyNdSell is where the thesis, stop, and outcome stay on the record.