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RoboForex Stop Out Levels: 30% to 100% by Account, With Examples
RoboForex's stop out level depends on the account: 100% on Prime, 50% on ECN, 40% on Pro, 30% on ProCent and 20% on R StocksTrader. When your margin level reaches it, positions are closed automatically. Here is how RoboForex stop out works, a worked example and how to avoid it.
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A stop out is an order the server generates automatically to close positions when your margin level falls to a set threshold. RoboForex's Help Center explains that the percentage depends on the account type, and its account details give the figures: 100% on Prime, 50% on ECN, 40% on Pro and 30% on ProCent. R StocksTrader uses 20%. RoboForex also offers negative balance protection, resetting a negative balance to zero.
Margin level is equity divided by margin, times 100. Equity is your balance plus floating profit minus floating loss.
| Prime | 100% |
|---|---|
| ECN | 50% |
| Pro | 40% |
| ProCent | 30% |
| R StocksTrader | 20% |
| Negative balance | Reset to zero |
RoboForex's own example
RoboForex's Help Center uses a Pro account with a 40% stop out and a 100 USD deposit. Open positions use 30 USD of margin. If they lose 88 USD, equity falls to 12 USD, and the margin level is 12 ÷ 30 × 100 = 40%. At that point stop out is triggered and positions are closed for insufficient funds.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Deposit | $100 |
| Margin used | $30 |
| Floating loss | $88 |
| Equity | $12 |
| Margin level | 40% (stop out) |
The same trade on each account
With $1,000 equity and $200 of margin used, the stop out equity on each account is:
| Account | Stop out | Equity at stop out | Loss before stop out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 100% | $200 | $800 |
| ECN | 50% | $100 | $900 |
| Pro | 40% | $80 | $920 |
| ProCent | 30% | $60 | $940 |
Prime's 100% level means the account is closed as soon as equity equals the margin in use; it leaves no buffer below that.
Other reasons a trade closes
- Your stop loss or take profit was reached.
- A trailing stop was triggered.
- A corporate event, such as a stock split, affected the instrument.
RoboForex notes that Buy Stop, Sell Stop and Stop Loss orders become market orders when triggered, so they can fill at a different price from the one set. Limit orders and take profit fill at the set price or better.
Negative balance protection
If a fast market leaves your balance below zero, RoboForex resets it to zero automatically. It calls this a permanent promotional program and reserves the right to deny access to it. Our RoboForex regulation guide covers its other protections.
Leverage cuts and stop out
On Pro and ProCent, leverage of 1:2000 drops to 1:1000 near the weekend close and when equity passes $10,000. That doubles the margin on open positions and halves your margin level at once, which can bring stop out closer. Our RoboForex leverage guide explains the rules.
Avoiding a stop out
- Place a stop loss on every trade, sized so a loss is 1% to 2% of equity.
- Keep margin level well above your account's stop out; on Prime, far above 100%.
- Reduce exposure before the Friday night leverage cut.
- Watch the 'Not enough money' warning: it means you're using all available margin.
Margin level in practice
MetaTrader shows your margin level at the bottom of the Trade tab, alongside balance, equity and free margin. Checking it before you open a position, and again before news, is the simplest way to stay away from stop out. Many experienced traders keep it in the hundreds of percent, so that even a sharp move leaves plenty of room.
If you see the 'Not enough money' message when opening a trade, it means the new position needs more margin than you have free. RoboForex suggests depositing, reducing the volume or closing other positions; reducing the volume is usually the right answer.
Choosing an account by stop out
Stop out level is a real factor in picking a RoboForex account. ProCent's 30% and Pro's 40% give more room for positions to recover. ECN's 50% is in the middle. Prime's 100% suits traders who run low exposure and want the lowest costs; it doesn't suit anyone who regularly uses most of their margin.
If you move between accounts, review your position sizes. A size that was comfortable on Pro can be dangerous on Prime.
After a stop out
If an account is stopped out, look at why before trading again. Usually a position was too large, a stop was missing, or a trade was held through news. Rebuild with smaller sizes, and resist the urge to deposit more to win losses back quickly.
Stop out on R StocksTrader
R StocksTrader uses a 20% stop out. When the account's margin level falls to that level, the system sends stop out orders to close all open deals. If an exchange cancels a stop out order and the level is still at or below 20%, the system sends it again. Because stocks only trade in their exchange sessions, a position can't be closed overnight, so gaps at the open can take an account below the level before it can act.
Hedging and margin
On hedge accounts, you can hold opposite positions in the same instrument, which can stop a losing position growing worse. But both sides still use margin and pay costs, and a hedge only freezes a loss. Reducing size is usually the cleaner fix.
Every trader hits losing streaks. The difference between a drawdown and a stop out is usually position size, which is the one variable entirely in your control.
RoboForex's stop out spread from 30% to 100% is wider than most brokers'. Pick the account knowing that number, especially Prime, where stop out comes as soon as equity touches your used margin.
Wei moved from a RoboForex Pro account to Prime for lower costs but kept the same position sizes. A modest drawdown hit Prime's 100% stop out on a position that would have survived on Pro. He now keeps margin level above 500% on Prime.
Frequently asked
What is the RoboForex stop out level?
It depends on the account: Prime 100%, ECN 50%, Pro 40%, ProCent 30% and R StocksTrader 20%.
How is margin level calculated at RoboForex?
Equity divided by margin, multiplied by 100. Equity is balance plus floating profit minus floating loss.
Does RoboForex have negative balance protection?
Yes. RoboForex resets negative balances to zero, as a permanent program it may deny at its discretion.
Why was my RoboForex trade closed without me?
Usually a stop out, a stop loss or take profit, a trailing stop, or a corporate event.
Why did my stop loss fill at a worse price?
Stop orders become market orders when triggered, so they fill at the current price, which can differ in fast markets.
Which RoboForex account has the most room before stop out?
R StocksTrader (20%) and ProCent (30%) have the lowest stop out levels.
How do I see my margin level in MetaTrader?
At the bottom of the Trade tab, next to balance, equity and free margin.
What does 'Not enough money' mean at RoboForex?
Your account lacks the free margin to open that position. Reduce volume, close positions or deposit.
What is the stop out on R StocksTrader?
20%; the system closes all open deals when margin level falls to it.
Does RoboForex send a margin call warning?
RoboForex's Help Center describes the stop out level for each account; monitor your margin level yourself rather than relying on warnings.
Does RoboForex close all positions at stop out?
Positions are closed when the margin level reaches your account's stop out level, to restore the margin.
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