MAINTENANCE MARGIN


Meaning of MAINTENANCE MARGIN in English

The minimum level at which the equity in a futures account must be maintained. If the equity in an account falls below this level, a margin call will be issued, and funds must be added to bring the account back to the initial margin level. The maintenance margin level generally is 75% of the initial margin requirement.

A guide to futures and options market technology English dictionary.      Английский словарь-руководство по фьючерсам и опционам рыночных технологий .