The margin level of gold futures is generally between 10%- 16%, but how much depends on the number of positions held. The calculation of gold futures volume is very simple. Generally, it is necessary to know the amount of gold futures when applying this formula: transaction price * 1000* margin ratio.

However, to calculate the investment amount of gold futures, we have to use this formula: transaction price * number of traders * 1000* margin ratio.

Gold futures of Shanghai Futures Exchange were listed on10.9, 2008, and the trading threshold of gold futures is1000g per lot. For small investors, the "threshold" of gold futures is relatively high. Let's see how much gold futures are traded at current prices today.

If the current gold futures price is 230 yuan/gram, and the margin ratio is 10%, 230 * 1 000 *10% = 23,000 yuan, then it will cost 23,000 yuan to invest in a first-class gold futures contract.

At present, the first-hand gold futures need a deposit of about 23 thousand. Please don't believe the rumor that you can speculate in gold futures for 3500 yuan. At the same time, investors are advised to invest at least 20 thousand yuan for trading, otherwise the risk of account fluctuation is greater. All financial futures transactions belong to high-yield and high-risk areas, so try to invest with idle funds.