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Home/Glossary/Account equity

Account calculations · Rookie

Account equity

By Omer Rapaport · Content updated 11 September 2026

Also searched as: equity

What does Account equity mean?

Account equity is the account’s current value including open-position profit and loss. The platform’s treatment of charges and other adjustments determines the exact calculation.

Example

A $20,000 balance plus an open $350 loss gives $19,650 equity, assuming no other adjustments.

Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.

Why it matters for prop traders

Risk limits may monitor equity continuously, even when the dashboard displays balance more prominently.

Sources and further reading

The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.

  • FTMO - Balance and equity

Related terms

  • Account balance
  • Realized profit and loss
  • Unrealized profit and loss
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Frequently asked questions

Which value should I monitor for an equity-based loss limit?

Risk limits may monitor equity continuously, even when the dashboard displays balance more prominently.

Sources: FTMO - Balance and equity

What is a practical example of Account equity?

Illustrative example: A $20,000 balance plus an open $350 loss gives $19,650 equity, assuming no other adjustments.

Sources: FTMO - Balance and equity

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