Futures Initial Trading Margin

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Futures Initial Trading Margin. When you open a futures contract, the futures exchange will state a minimum amount of money that you must deposit into your account. This original deposit of money is called the initial margin.


Issues and Challenges

See also notes under "Futures Trading Margin"

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