What "trading limits" means
Trading limits are the broker's rules on how large each order can be and how many positions you can hold. On Exness, three things matter most:
- Lot size per order. A lot is the standard unit of trade volume. There is a minimum and a maximum per order.
- Number of open positions. This is how many trades you can hold at the same time.
- Margin. This is the money your open positions lock up. In practice, it is often the real limit, even where a formal limit is high.
Exness can change these values. Before you trade, check the current conditions in the Exness Personal Area or on the official site.
Exness maximum lot size and minimum lot size
The general limits Exness lists for each order are:
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot size | 0.01 lot |
| Maximum lot size | 200 lots (7:00–20:59 GMT+0), 60 lots (21:00–6:59 GMT+0) |
| Maximum number of positions | Unlimited |
The maximum lot size depends on the time of day. Exness trading servers use GMT+0 (UTC+0), so convert the hours to Pakistan time yourself. Some instruments have their own volume limits that differ from the general rule.
Examples by instrument
| Instrument | Minimum volume | Maximum volume |
|---|---|---|
| XAUUSD (gold) | Min 0.01 lot, max 200 lots | see left |
| USTEC / USTEC_x100 | USTEC: 0.05 lot, USTEC_x100: 0.01 lot | USTEC: 300 lots by day (MT4) / 500 lots by day (MT5), 200 lots at night (MT5); USTEC_x100: 20 lots |
For any other symbol, open its contract specification in MetaTrader. You can also check the instrument page on the official Exness site. More detail is in minimum lot size and instruments.
Standard Cent account volumes
On the Standard Cent account, volume is counted in cent lots: 1 cent lot = 1,000 USD = 0.01 standard lot. The maximum trading volume there is 200 lots day and night (ETHUSDc 2000 lots). Because each cent lot is much smaller than a standard lot, the same lot number means a much smaller position.
Exness max open positions and pending orders
Exness lists the maximum number of positions as unlimited. The sources we use do not state a separate limit on pending orders, which are orders set to open later at a chosen price. If this matters for your method, ask customer support or check the Personal Area.
A high limit on positions does not mean you can hold many trades. Each open position uses margin. When free margin runs out, you cannot open new positions. For hedged positions, meaning opposite trades on the same symbol, Exness lists hedged margin as 0%. See hedged margin.
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What happens when you reach a limit
- Volume above the maximum or below the minimum. In MetaTrader, the platform normally rejects such an order with an "invalid volume" message. The order is not opened.
- Not enough free margin. The order is rejected for lack of money. Margin can also rise around high-impact news because of higher margin requirements. Exness applies these from 15 minutes before to 90 seconds after high-impact news.
- Equity falls too low on open trades. First comes a margin call, which is a warning level. Then comes a stop out, where positions are closed automatically. The levels by account are Standard Cent: margin call 60%, stop out 0%; Standard: margin call 60%, stop out 0%; Pro: margin call 30%, stop out 0%; Raw Spread: margin call 30%, stop out 0%; Zero: margin call 30%, stop out 0%. Note that 0% stop out not supported in some countries; may vary. Details are in margin call and stop out.
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Frequent questions
What is the Exness maximum lot size?
The general maximum is 200 lots (7:00–20:59 GMT+0), 60 lots (21:00–6:59 GMT+0). Some instruments have their own limits, so check the contract specification of the symbol.
Is there a limit on open positions at Exness?
Exness lists the maximum number of positions as unlimited. Your available margin still limits how much you can open.
Are there limits on pending orders?
Our sources do not state one. Check the current rule in the Personal Area or with Exness support.
Are cent account limits the same as standard lots?
No. On Standard Cent, 1 cent lot = 1,000 USD = 0.01 standard lot, and the maximum volume is 200 lots day and night (ETHUSDc 2000 lots).
Do Exness order limits change?
They can. Always check the current values on the official site or in the Personal Area before trading.