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Dow Jones 30 (US30) Margin Calculator

Pre-set for Dow Jones 30 (US30): 1 contract per lot, 1 point = 1. Works in 23 account currencies, with the math shown.

Example price — enter your broker's current US30 price for an exact result.

Contract specs: 1 lot = 1 contract

Index CFDs vary by broker: 1 lot is often 1× the index ($1 per point), but some brokers use 10× or 0.1×. Check the contract specification in your broker's platform (MT4/MT5: right-click the symbol → Specification).

lots

EU/UK retail limit for US30: 1:20.

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Optional. Shows the free margin and margin level after opening this trade.

Required margin

$2,582.50

at 1:20 leverage

Position value

$51,650.00

1 contracts

Margin requirement

5%

of position value

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  1. Position value in USD1.00 lots × 1 × 51,650.0 = 51,650.00 USD
  2. Required margin$51,650.00 ÷ 20 = $2,582.50

Rates from ECB, gold-api.com, CoinGecko, FX reference 2026-10-14, checked 19:55 UTC. Use your broker's live quote to trade.

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Quick answer

One lot of Dow Jones 30 (US30) at 51,650.0 (example price) is $51,650 of exposure, so it needs $2,582.50 of margin at 20:1 (the EU/UK retail limit) and $516.50 at 100:1.

US30 margin table

Margin in USD at 51,650.0 (example price — use your broker's).
Leverage0.10 lots1.00 lots5.00 lots
20:1$258.25$2,582.50$12,912.50
30:1$172.17$1,721.67$8,608.33
50:1$103.30$1,033.00$5,165.00
100:1$51.65$516.50$2,582.50
200:1$25.83$258.25$1,291.25
500:1$10.33$103.30$516.50

Dow Jones 30 (US30) contract specification

Reference values used by the calculators. Rates: ECB, gold-api.com, CoinGecko, FX reference date 2026-10-14; updated hourly.
SpecificationValue
Contract size1 contract per lot
Point size1
Value per point, 1 lot (USD)$1.00
Value per point, 1 lot (EUR)€0.8933
Value per point, 1 lot (GBP)£0.7538
Reference price51,650.0 (example — use your broker's)
Exposure of 1 lot (USD)$51,650
Margin for 1 lot at 20:1 (EU/UK retail max)$2,582.50
Margin for 1 lot at 100:1$516.50

What to know about Dow Jones 30 (US30)

US30 is a CFD on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, quoted in US dollars. One lot is usually $1 per point; because the Dow trades at a high price level, stops are typically measured in dozens or hundreds of points.

The Dow is most active during the US cash session, 09:30 to 16:00 New York time.

For other instruments, or to switch between them, use the full margin calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is one point worth on US30?

One point on Dow Jones 30 (US30) is a 1 price move. With 1 contract per lot that is $1.00 per standard lot for a USD account, €0.8933 for a EUR account and £0.7538 for a GBP account.

What lot size should I use on US30?

Size the trade from the amount you are willing to lose and your stop: lots = risk ÷ (stop in points × point value per lot). Risking $100 with a 75-point stop gives 1.33 lots for a USD account.

How much margin do I need for 1 lot of US30?

At a price of 51,650.0 (example), one lot is $51,650 of exposure. That needs $2,582.50 at 20:1, the maximum leverage for EU and UK retail clients on this asset, or $516.50 at 100:1.

Is the point value the same at every broker?

No. Contract sizes for Dow Jones differ between brokers, so the value per point can differ too. Open the symbol specification in your platform and set the contract size under Contract specs in the calculator.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with the brokers listed here. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. The tools and information on this page are for education and are not financial advice.

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Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with the brokers listed here. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.