how do margin calls affect forex traders 
forex and cfd traders often invest on margin or leverage thus enabling them to see higher earnings on their initial investments however when their investments fall short of expectations they need to be aware of the maintenance margins and the potential consequences on their holdings when the equity declines to a value below the required margin amount i e when your margin level is less than 100 your account will become under margined this is because you will have less funds in your equity the market value of your account than the required margin 