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How do I calculate profit and loss?

While there are various online calculators which can help you calculate Profit, Loss and Pip Value, we feel it is useful and important to understand how that actually work. Let’s take the following trade as an example: You think that the euro will raise in value against the US dollar and decide to buy 100,000 … Continued

Will I get a Margin Call?

Tier1FX does not make actual margin calls. Nevertheless, for better protection of your funds, we have set a Margin Call level of 100%. Once it is reached, you would not be able to open new trades, unless for hedging. Clients are encouraged to monitor exposure and risk at all times in order to limit potential … Continued

How do I calculate Margin?

Margin is calculated as the Position’s Value, converted into your account’s currency and divided by Leverage. Example A: Trading account currency: EUR Currency pair traded: EUR/USD at 1.34500 Lot Size traded: 1.00 (100,000 units) Leverage: 1:50 Margin = EUR100,000 / 50 = EUR 2,000.00 Example B: Trading account currency: USD Currency pair traded: EUR/USD at 1.17500 Lot Size traded: … Continued

What is Equity Protection Management (EPM)?

Tier1FX EPM (Equity Protection Management) is an enhanced feature that gives managed accounts more reliable and flexible control over risk and exposure. You can set up your own equity drawdown limit, ensuring a more effective protection of your investments. Once your equity falls to the EPM Stop Loss level you have specified, the system will … Continued