Net free equity

To view more information on how Net Free Equity is calculated, please refer to our costs & fees page

How is NFE calculated:

  • Value-dated cash balance from your main account, adjusted for sub-account balances in the same currency.
  • Unrealised profits or losses from open CFDs, FX Forwards, and Futures across your main and sub-accounts in the same currency.
  • Market value of FX Options held in your main account and sub-accounts.
  • Margin deduction for financing open positions, regardless of sub-account currency.
  • Onshore interest on NFE:
      ZAR Fixed 6% p.a. (Accrued daily and booked monthly)

Offshore interest on NFE:

    USD Fixed 1% p.a. (Accrued daily and booked monthly)GBP Floating (Please review account interest details in-platform)EUR Floating (Please review account interest details in-platform)

Negative NFE balances

    DMA always encourages clients to maintain a positive NFE balance in order to avoid negative interest. Cash can be moved between sub-accounts in-platform. If you require any assistance, please reach out to us.