FunderPro Revises Margin Rules Now Calculated by Asset Class

FunderPro has rolled out an important update to its margin policy, aimed at improving clarity and giving traders a more straightforward experience. The 30% Margin Rule, previously applied to individual trade ideas, will now be enforced per asset class a change that has been positively received by the trading community.

Before this update, traders needed to ensure that no single trade idea exceeded 30% of their total account margin. This often led to confusion, especially when trading assets within the same class that were highly correlated. With the new rule, traders can now use up to 30% margin for each asset class, adding more flexibility while still maintaining solid risk control.

New Margin Calculation Framework

Here’s how the updated rule works:

This change helps traders better grasp how correlated instruments are grouped and how to manage margin use more effectively within those groups.

To support this shift, FunderPro highlighted that platforms like cTrader and TradeLocker already display live margin usage percentages. Additionally, the firm is working on a specialized Margin Calculator Tool, which will soon be launched on its website to make margin management even simpler.

This update is part of FunderPro’s ongoing commitment to transparency and trader-first practices. While many firms hide such rules in fine print, FunderPro presents them clearly from the outset. These policies are designed to:

With more platform upgrades in the pipeline, FunderPro continues to position itself as a leader in building a disciplined and user friendly trading environment.