What is Margin Call? | How to trade with IG

Margin call is the term for when the equity on your account – the total capital you have deposited plus or minus any profits or losses – drops below your margin requirement. You can find both figures listed at the top of the IG platform.

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[jakubvalenta]

I absolutely love Margin Calls ❤️ this is one of the best things that can ever happen to you 👍

[johnalmighty]

Margin calls are good for the person who's making the trade, not the Broker