This article explains how to calculate profit and loss by lot number, positions, maximum required margin, and pips for the account type trading of xmtrading. If you are thinking of starting trading with XMTrading, you need to understand currency units and lots. For those who do not know 1 lot of XM, we will explain the number of currencies in 1 lot, and the minimum and maximum lots.
- XMtrading
- XM Overview and Features
- XM’s Maximum Lot Size and Maximum Position Size
- Required Margin for XM’s Maximum Lot Size
- Profit and Loss Calculation with XM’s Maximum Lot Size
- What is the currency volume per lot at XM?
- How to Change Lot Sizes on XM?
- What is the currency unit per lot for each instrument on XMTrading?
XMtrading
| Operating company | Tradexfin Limited Fintrade Limited |
| Head office location | Unit E, F28, Eden Plaza, Eden Island, Republic of Seychelles |
| Founding year | 2009 |
| Financial License | （FSA）SD010：Tradexfin Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC：)：Fintrade Limited Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)：Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd |
| Language support | English、日本語、Malay、Thai |
| Platform | MetaTrader 4 (MT4)／MetaTrader 5 (MT5) |
| Service Countries | Over 190 countries |
| Number of users | Over 1 million accounts |
| Max Leverage | 1000x |
| Eligible products | Forex、Metal、Stocks、Equity Indices / Index CFD、Energy CFD、Commodities、Cryptocurrency |
XM Overview and Features
When you hear “XM,” you’re usually referring to XM Trading (official name: Trading Point Holdings Ltd.), a company that provides overseas FX (foreign exchange margin trading) services. Here, we’ll summarize and explain the overview and features of XM.
Overview of XM
Established: 2009
Headquarters: Cyprus
Service Area: 196 countries worldwide
Regulations:
Regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Also regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority, etc.
Products Offered:
Forex (FX) currency pairs
Stock indices
Commodities (crude oil, gold, etc.)
Stock CFDs
Cryptocurrency CFDs (availability varies by region)
Key Features of XM
(1) Wide Variety of Trading Account Types
Standard Account: Allows trading from small amounts, no trading fees
Micro Account: Allows small-lot trading in increments of 0.01
XM Zero Account: Extremely low spreads, but a fee is charged per trade
(2) Up to 888x Leverage
High leverage allows for large trades with small capital.
Leverage is automatically adjusted based on account balance.
(3) Abundant Bonuses and Campaigns
New Account Opening Bonus (Bonus that allows trading without deposit)
Deposit Bonus (Bonus awarded according to deposit amount)
Loyalty Program (Points rewarded based on trading volume)
(4) Comprehensive Trading Tools
Compatible with MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Trading available on PCs, smartphone apps, and tablets
Automated trading (EA) and technical analysis tools are also available.
(5) Fast Deposits and Withdrawals
Multiple methods including credit cards, bank transfers, and e-wallets
Withdrawal fees are generally free (some conditions apply)
(6) Abundant Educational Content
Webinars, trading guides, economic calendars, and analysis reports
An environment where even beginners can learn while trading.
(7) Security
Customer funds are segregated (separated from company funds).
There are also trust protection and compensation systems in place, ensuring relatively robust risk management.
XM’s Maximum Lot Size and Maximum Position Size
XM (XMTrading) has maximum lot sizes and maximum position sizes determined by account type, setting upper limits on the amount of trading that can be done with a single account. Currently, you can check the latest details for each instrument (gold, USD/JPY, Bitcoin, etc.) in a list format on the app or PC’s homepage.
🧾 Maximum Lot Size (Limit per Position)
The maximum lot size that can be entered per position for each account type is as follows:
| 口座タイプ | 1ポジションの最大ロット数 | 1ロットの通貨量（FX通貨ペアの場合） |
|---|---|---|
| マイクロ口座 | 100ロット | 1,000 通貨 |
| スタンダード口座 | 50ロット | 100,000 通貨 |
| ゼロ口座 | 50ロット | 100,000 通貨 |
| KIWAMI極口座 | 50ロット | 100,000 通貨 |
📌 Meaning:
The Micro Account is for small traders and allows up to 100 lots, but since 1 lot is 1,000 currency units, the total is equivalent to 100,000 currency units.
For other account types, 1 lot = 100,000 currency units, and a maximum of 50 lots is possible (equivalent to 5 million currency units).
📊 Maximum Number of Positions (Number of Positions You Can Hold)
With XM, you can hold up to 200 positions simultaneously, regardless of your account type.
(This includes open positions and unexecuted orders.)
👉 Example:
10 lots x 10 positions
20 lots x 5 positions
→ This counts as a total of 15 positions.
📌 Important Note
The maximum lot size is a guideline per position, not a limit for the entire account. Holding multiple positions can increase the total trading volume (however, the total number of positions is limited to 200).
When trading the same currency pair across multiple positions, be mindful of the total lot size limit.
Required Margin for XM’s Maximum Lot Size
When holding the maximum lot size (50 lots in a Standard account, etc.) with XM, the required margin is calculated primarily based on leverage, exchange rate, and trading volume (lot size). Below is a summary of the basic concepts and specific examples 👇
📌 Basic Margin Calculation Formula
For FX currency pairs (e.g., USD/JPY), the margin is calculated as follows:
Required Margin = (Number of Lots × Currency Volume per Lot × Exchange Rate) ÷ Leverage
1 Lot (Standard Account) = 100,000 Currency Units
Leverage = Selectable. Up to 1000x leverage may be available.
Required margin ≈ 50 lots × 100,000 × 130 ÷ Leverage
📊 Required margin by leverage (Standard account, 50 lots)
The following are estimated required margins for typical leverage settings (approximate, assuming an exchange rate of 130 yen).
| レバレッジ | 必要証拠金（概算） |
|---|---|
| 1:100 | 約65,000,000円 ÷ 100 ≒ 650,000円 |
| 1:500 | 約65,000,000円 ÷ 500 ≒ 130,000円 |
| 1:888 | 約65,000,000円 ÷ 888 ≒ 73,200円 |
| 1:1,000 | 約65,000,000円 ÷ 1000 ≒ 65,000円 |
*Actual required margin will vary depending on exchange rates, lot size, account type, and daily leverage conditions.
📌 Actual Examples (General Information)
Standard/Zero/KIWAMI Extreme Account (50 lots)
→ With a maximum leverage of 1000x, the margin requirement is approximately 650,000 yen to several hundred thousand yen (depending on leverage).
Micro Account (100 lots)
→ With a maximum leverage of 1000x, the required margin may be around 10,000 to 15,000 yen (depending on the exchange rate).
👉 This is merely an estimate; the most accurate way to determine the actual margin requirement is to use XM’s official “Margin Calculator.”
🧠 Supplementary Information: Points
Required margin is the collateral that must be held in the trading account to hold a position.
While higher leverage reduces the required margin for the same position, the risk (magnification of losses) also increases accordingly.
Profit and Loss Calculation with XM’s Maximum Lot Size
The profit and loss calculation when holding a position with the maximum lot size on XM can be determined by applying the basic FX calculation formula. We will explain this step by step.
1️⃣ Basic Profit/Loss Calculation Formula
In FX, profit and loss due to currency pair price fluctuations can be calculated using the following formula:
Profit/Loss (JPY) = Position Quantity (Number of Lots × Currency Volume per Lot) × Exchange Rate Fluctuation (JPY)
Currency Volume per Lot
Standard Account: 100,000 units
Micro Account: 1,000 units
Exchange Rate Fluctuation: Difference between purchase price and selling price (Example: For USD/JPY, if 130 yen → 131 yen, it’s a 1 yen increase)
2️⃣ Example of Maximum Lot Size Setting
The maximum lot sizes for each XM account type are as follows:
| 口座タイプ | 最大ロット数 | 1ロット通貨量 | 最大ポジション数 |
|---|---|---|---|
| スタンダード口座 | 50ロット | 100,000通貨 | 200ポジション |
| マイクロ口座 | 100ロット | 1,000通貨 | 200ポジション |
3️⃣ Specific Examples of Profit and Loss
Example: USD/JPY, Standard Account, holding a maximum of 50 lots
Purchase Price: 130 yen
Selling Price: 131 yen
Number of Lots: 50 lots
Calculation:
Profit/Loss = Number of Lots × Currency Amount per Lot × Exchange Rate Fluctuation
Profit/Loss = 50 × 100,000 × (131 – 130)
Profit/Loss = 50 × 100,000 × 1
Profit/Loss = 5,000,000 yen
💡 Point: A fluctuation of just 1 yen can result in a profit (or loss) of 5 million yen in the case of the maximum lot.
Example: Micro Account, maximum of 100 lots, same conditions
Profit/Loss = 100 × 1,000 × 1 = 100,000 yen
Because 1 lot is small in a micro account, the profit/loss will be smaller even with the same price fluctuation.
What is the currency volume per lot at XM?
At XM (XMTrading), the currency volume per lot (trading quantity) is determined by the account type as follows: 👇
🔹 FX Currency Pair 1 Lot (Currency Unit)
Account Type Currency Volume per Lot Standard Account, Zero Account, KIWAMI Extreme Account: 100,000 units (= 100,000 currency units) Micro Account: 1,000 units (= 1,000 currency units)
For example, when trading 1 lot of USD/JPY:
In a Standard account, etc., this would be 100,000 US dollars.
In a Micro account, this would be 1,000 US dollars.
This is the quantity you will hold in your position.
💡 Note
The above quantities refer to the quantity of the “base currency (the currency on the left).”
Example: For EUR/JPY, 1 lot is 100,000 euros; for GBP/USD, it’s 100,000 pounds.
One lot can be specified in decimal units such as “0.01” or “0.1” (the minimum trading lot may vary depending on the account type and whether you are using MT4 or MT5).
How to Change Lot Sizes on XM?
Changing lot sizes on XM (XMTrading) is quite simple, but the procedure varies depending on the situation. Basically, it’s done on the MT4/MT5 (trading platform). Here’s a step-by-step explanation:
1️⃣ Setting Lot Sizes When Placing a New Order
Launch MT4/MT5
Select the currency pair you want to trade
Click the “New Order” button
Enter the desired lot size in the “Lot Size” field on the order screen
Standard Account: 0.01 to 50 lots (maximum value varies by account type)
Micro Account: 0.01 to 100 lots
Click “Buy” or “Sell” to place the order
💡 Point: The number entered here will be the trading volume of your position.
2️⃣ Changing Lot Sizes of Existing Positions (Not through Additional Deposits or Averaging Down)
In MT4/MT5, you cannot directly change the lot size of an existing position.
To increase the lot size of an existing position:
→ Place a new order for the same currency pair to increase the total number of positions.
To decrease the lot size of an existing position:
→ Close a portion of the position (partial closing) to reduce the number of positions.
💡 Example: If you hold 10 lots of USD/JPY and want to reduce it by 5 lots:
Sell only 5 lots using “Partial Closing” → The remaining 5 lots will be maintained.
3️⃣ Steps to partially close a position in MT4/MT5:
Select the open position in the “Trade” tab.
Right-click → “Close Order” or “Modify Order/Partial Closure”.
Enter the number of lots to close.
Click “Close”.
This will adjust the position size (lot size).
4️⃣ Points to Note:
When changing the lot size, be aware of the maximum lot size limit.
Standard Account: 50 lots/position
Micro Account: 100 lots/position
When increasing the lot size with an additional order, the margin (required margin) will increase.
Spreads and fees (in the case of Zero accounts) will also be affected.
What is the currency unit per lot for each instrument on XMTrading?
At XMTrading, the “currency unit per lot (trading volume)” differs for each instrument you trade. Especially for CFDs other than FX currency pairs (metals, commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies, etc.), the contract size is determined for each instrument, so it’s important to check before placing an order.
🧮 Basic: 1 Lot of FX Currency Pairs
Trading Type Quantity per Lot FX Currency Pair (Standard/Zero/KIWAMI) 100,000 Currencies FX Currency Pair (Micro Account) 1,000 Currencies
For example, for USD/JPY, 1 lot = $100,000 (Standard, etc.), $1,000 (Micro).
📊 Precious Metals (Metallic) Lot Sizes
Quantity per Lot: GOLD 100 oz, SILVER 5,000 oz, PALL 10 oz, PLAT 10 oz
📦 Commodity CFD (CFD) Lot Size Example
The units of quantity vary for each CFD commodity.
Quantity per Lot: COCOA 1 metric ton, COFFEE 10,000 pounds, CORN 400 bushels, SUGAR 10,000 pounds, WHEAT 400 bushels
🪙 Cryptocurrency CFD Lot Size Example
The lot size varies for each cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency Pairs: Quantity per Lot: BTCUSD1, BTCETHUSD1, ETHADAUSD1,000, ADADOGEUSD10,000, DOGELTCUSD10, LTC
📈 Stock CFDs: Quantity per Lot
Stock CFDs also vary by instrument, but most are in units of 10 shares:
Stock Lot Quantity: Apple 10 shares, Amazon 10 shares, Tesla 10 shares, Microsoft 10 shares, Lloyds 100 shares
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