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Whats the difference between “initial” and “maintenance” margin?

April 26, 2017initial maintenance margin

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Whats the difference between “initial” and “maintenance” margin?

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Initial margin is required by the exchange when entering a new position that you wish to carry overnight. From the subsequent day on, this margin would be reduced to a maintenance margin, if you wish to continue carrying the position overnight.