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Pip, Lot and Margin

Pip, lot and margin connect price movement, position size and risk. This guide explains the terms as a foundation for clean calculations.

Updated 16 May 2026

Pip Meaning

A pip describes a standardized price movement. For many pairs, one pip is the fourth decimal place.

Lot Sizes

Lots define trading volume. Standard, mini and micro lots make position sizes easier to compare.

Margin

Margin is the collateral required for a leveraged position. Required margin depends on volume, leverage and instrument.

Position Size

Position size links account size, risk amount, stop distance and pip value. Calculators make that relationship measurable.

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