FBS Trading Conditions Frequently Asked Questions - What are Margin Call and Stop Out levels?

FBS Trading Conditions Frequently Asked Questions - What are Margin Call and Stop Out levels?

What are Margin Call and Stop Out levels?

Margin Call is an allowed margin level (40% and lower). At this point, the company is entitled but not liable to close all open positions of a Client due to the lack of free margin. Stop Out is a minimal allowed level of margin (20% and lower) at which the trading program will start to close Client’s open positions one by one in order to prevent further losses that lead to negative balance (below 0 USD).


How can I calculate one point value?

You can use our Trader’s calculator to make the calculation. You can also calculate one point value using the following formula: OnePointValue = (Contract × (Price + OnePoint)) - (Contract × Price), where:
• OnePointValue — one point value in the quote currency;
• Contract — contract size in the base currency;
• Price — price of the currency pair;
• OnePoint — price tick (one point). Example. Calculation of one point value for GBPCHF on a USD account.
• Lot – 1.25.
• Trading instrument (currency pair) – GBPCHF.
• GBPCHF rate – 1.47125.
• Contract – 125 000 GBP.
• USDCHF rate – 0.94950. OnePointValue = (125 000 x (1.47125 + 0.00001)) – (125 000 x 1.47125) = 183 907.5 - 183 906.25 = 1.25 CHF To convert the amount in USD: OnePointValue = 1.25 CHF / 0.94950 = 1.31 USD.


What happens if an account is not used for a long time?

If a real account is not used for trading for three months in a row, it will be automatically sent to archive. However, you can always restore the account in your Personal area. All funds will be preserved on it.


How can I calculate the required funds (margin) to open an order?

You can use our Trader’s calculator to make such calculations.


When can I trade?

Time of the trading server operation is from 00:00 on Monday to 23:00 on Friday terminal time (GMT+2).


What kind of order execution is used at FBS?

Market order execution is applied to all account types at FBS (Cent, Micro, Standard, Zero Spread, Unlimited and Segregated). You can read more about Market Execution here.


What trading strategies are allowed at FBS?

FBS company offers the most convenient trading conditions with a possibility to use all trading strategies without any restrictions. You can use automated trading with the help of expert advisors (EAs), scalping (pipsing), hedging, etc.

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