Stop out

A stop out is the broker closing your positions because your margin level fell below their limit.

It usually starts with the largest losing position and continues until the account is back above the limit. The closes carry a stop out marker in the account history.

It is not a choice you make. Any bonus credit on the account is commonly cancelled at the same moment, which drops equity further as it happens.

Related terms

Margin levelMargin callEquity

A definition, not financial advice. Trading carries a risk of loss.

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