MQL5 ReferenceCustom SymbolsCustomSymbolSetMarginRate

CustomSymbolSetMarginRate

Sets the margin rates depending on the order type and direction for a custom symbol.

bool  CustomSymbolSetMarginRate(
   const string       symbol_name,              // symbol name
   ENUM_ORDER_TYPE    order_type,               // order type
   double             initial_margin_rate,      // initial margin rate
   double             maintenance_margin_rate   // maintenance margin rate
   );

Parameters

symbol_name

[in] Custom symbol name.

order_type

[in] Order type.

initial_margin_rate

[in] A double type variable with an initial margin rate. Initial margin is a security deposit for 1 lot deal in the appropriate direction. Multiplying the rate by the initial margin, we receive the amount of funds to be reserved on the account when placing an order of the specified type.

maintenance_margin_rate

[in] A double type variable with a maintenance margin rate. Maintenance margin is a minimum amount for maintaining an open position of 1 lot in the appropriate direction. Multiplying the rate by the maintenance margin, we receive the amount of funds to be reserved on the account after an order of the specified type is activated.

Return Value

true – success, otherwise – false. To get information about the error, call the GetLastError() function.