IUX margin levels.

IUX margin levels.

IUX uses the same two risk levels on Standard, Raw and Pro accounts. A margin call warning is triggered when your margin level falls to 40%. The stop out, where the system starts closing your positions automatically, happens at 20%. Both are measured in MetaTrader 5's margin level, which is equity divided by used margin, times 100.

IUX adds one more rule that many traders miss. During market break periods, if your margin level is 100% or lower, the system may close positions to protect the account from price gaps when the market reopens.

Margin call40% on all accounts
Stop out20% on all accounts
Market breaksPossible closure at 100% or below
Negative balanceReset to zero
FormulaEquity / used margin x 100
Where to see itMargin Level in MT5

How margin level works

Equity is your balance plus or minus the profit or loss on open trades. Used margin is the money held to keep those trades open. When equity is twice your used margin, your margin level is 200%. As losses grow, equity falls and so does the margin level.

EquityUsed marginMargin levelWhat IUX does
$600$200300%Nothing
Equal to margin ($200)$200100%Possible closures in market breaks
$80$20040%Margin call warning
$40$20020%Stop out begins

Margin call: the warning

At 40%, IUX's system warns you that your equity is getting thin. It doesn't close anything. Its Help Center frames the warning as a prompt to deposit more or close some positions to bring the margin level back to a safe range.

Stop out: the close-out

At 20%, IUX starts closing your positions automatically. Its Help Center describes the stop out as the final measure: an automated liquidation that stops your balance from falling into the negative. You don't choose which trades go, so a stop out can close a position you wanted to keep.

A fast market can gap straight through 20%. Positions are closed at the next available price, so your loss can be larger than the stop out level suggests.

The market break rule

Markets pause at weekends, holidays and daily breaks on some instruments. Prices can jump when they reopen. To cover this, IUX says that during market break periods it may close positions when the margin level is at or below 100%, and may then trigger a stop out if it keeps falling toward 20%.

Combined with the HMR policy, which can cut leverage to 1:400 from two hours before the weekend close, this makes Friday afternoons the riskiest time to run a thin margin. Our IUX leverage guide sets out the timings.

Negative balance reset

If a gap still pushes your balance below zero, IUX says it resets the balance to zero. With no open positions, the reset usually happens within 1 to 5 seconds, and IUX advises waiting until the balance shows zero before depositing again. If you deposit while trades are still open and the balance is negative, the new money first covers the negative balance.

How to avoid a stop out

  • Watch the Margin Level figure in MT5, not just your balance.
  • Set a stop loss on every trade so losses stop well before 40%.
  • Use less leverage than the maximum; high leverage gets you to a margin call faster.
  • Keep free margin in reserve for spikes and HMR changes.
  • Reduce positions before weekends, holidays and big news releases.
  • Avoid withdrawing large amounts while trades are open.

Why IUX's levels matter for small accounts

With a $30 Standard account and 1:3000 leverage, it is possible to open a position whose margin is a few dollars while a 20-pip move wipes out most of the equity. The stop out protects you from owing money, but it doesn't protect the deposit. Treat 20% as the last line, not a plan. An IUX demo account is the cheapest place to see how quickly it arrives.

Reading margin in MT5 and the dashboard

In MT5, the Trade tab shows Balance, Equity, Margin, Free Margin and Margin Level along the bottom of the terminal. Margin Level is the number to watch. IUX's client dashboard shows your balance and free margin on the top bar, and your open positions with live profit and loss under the Positions tab.

Look at these figures before adding a trade, before withdrawing and before the weekend. A position that looks small in lots can still use most of your free margin when leverage is cut under the HMR policy.

Withdrawals and margin level

Withdrawing money while trades are open reduces your equity and, with it, your margin level. IUX limits withdrawals with open positions to 90% of free margin for this reason, and its Help Center recommends closing trades first or keeping a buffer. Taking out profit on a Friday afternoon can turn a comfortable margin level into one that IUX's market break rule could act on.

A practical routine helps. Before each trading day, note your margin level and decide the lowest level you'll accept, say 300%. If a position pushes it below that, cut it, rather than waiting for IUX's 40% warning. The stop out is there to protect IUX and you from a negative balance; your own limit is what protects your deposit.

IUX's 20% stop out is a standard level, but the 100% rule during market breaks is the one to remember. A position that survives Friday at 120% can still be closed before the weekend if the margin level slips.
Ranjan NiskrityChief Editor, FX Recap
Illustrative case: Ahmed, 36, Kano

Ahmed had $300 equity and $250 used margin on gold late on a Friday, a margin level of 120%. Aware that IUX could close positions at 100% during the weekend break, he closed half the position, lifting his margin level above 250% before the market shut.

Frequently asked

What is IUX's stop out level?

20% on Standard, Raw and Pro accounts. At that margin level, IUX starts closing positions automatically.

What is IUX's margin call level?

40%. It is a warning to add funds or close positions; it doesn't close trades.

Can IUX close my trades above 20%?

Yes, during market break periods. IUX says it may close positions when the margin level is at or below 100% to protect against price gaps at reopening.

How is margin level calculated at IUX?

Equity divided by used margin, times 100, as shown in MT5's Margin Level field.

Can I lose more than my balance with IUX?

IUX says its systems close positions to prevent losses beyond your balance, and it resets any negative balance to zero.

How long does IUX take to reset a negative balance?

Usually 1 to 5 seconds once all trades are closed. Wait until the balance shows zero before depositing.

Are stop out levels the same on all IUX accounts?

Yes. Standard, Raw and Pro all use a 40% margin call and a 20% stop out.

Does leverage affect my IUX stop out?

Indirectly. Leverage sets used margin; if IUX lowers leverage under its HMR policy, used margin rises and your margin level falls.

Does withdrawing affect my IUX margin level?

Yes. A withdrawal lowers equity, which lowers margin level; IUX caps withdrawals with open trades at 90% of free margin.

What margin level is safe at IUX?

IUX doesn't set one, but many traders keep their margin level well above 100% so news, gaps and HMR changes don't push them toward the 40% and 20% lines.