Due to volatility in the market, please see the below margin requirements:
- Micro Indices – 7:45 am CT to 4 pm CT
| Micro contracts | 1 to 20 contracts | 21 to 30 contracts | 31 to 40 contracts | Over 40 contracts |
| Micro S&P (MES) | $100.00 | $250.00 | $400.00 | 100% of initial |
| Micro Nasdaq (MNQ) | $125.00 | $300.00 | $500.00 | 100% of initial |
| Micro Dow (MYM) | $100.00 | $250.00 | $400.00 | 100% of initial |
| Micro Russell (M2K) | $100.00 | $250.00 | $400.00 | 100% of initial |
- Micro Indices – overnight
| Micro contracts | 1 to 30 contracts | over 30 contracts |
| Micro S&P (MES) | 50% of initial | 100% of initial |
| Micro Nasdaq (MNQ) | 50% of initial | 100% of initial |
| Micro Dow (MYM) | 50% of initial | 100% of initial |
| Micro Russell (M2K) | 50% of initial | 100% of initial |
- E-mini Indices – 7:45 am CT to 4 pm CT
| Emini contracts | 1 to 5 contracts | 6 to 10 contracts | 11 to 15 contracts | Over 15 contracts |
| Emini S&P (ES) | $750.00 | $1,000.00 | $3,000.00 | 100% of initial |
| Emini Nasdaq (NQ) | $1,000.00 | $1,250.00 | $3,000.00 | 100% of initial |
| Emini Dow (YM) | $750.00 | $1,000.00 | $3,000.00 | 100% of initial |
| Emini Russell (RTY) | $750.00 | $1,000.00 | $3,000.00 | 100% of initial |
- E-mini Indices – overnight
| Emini contracts | 1 to 10 contracts | over 10 contracts |
| Emini S&P (ES) | 50% of initial | 100% of initial |
| Emini Nasdaq (NQ) | 50% of initial | 100% of initial |
| Emini Dow (YM) | 50% of initial | 100% of initial |
| Emini Russell (RTY) | 50% of initial | 100% of initial |
- Treasuries – 30yr Bond, 2yr-5yr-10yr Notes, Eurodollar, Currencies – British Pound (6B), Japanese Yen (6J), Euro Currency (6E), Metals – Gold, Grains – Corn, Soybean, Wheat, Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, FTSE 100, Mini-DAX
- 50% initial margin up to 20 contracts.
- Any customer with more than 20 contracts, all contracts will be margined at 100%.
- DAX
- 50% initial margin up to 5 contracts.
- Any customer with more than 5 contracts, all contracts will be margined at 100%.
- All other markets will be at 100% Exchange Initial Margin.
- At the 4pm CT close, all margins will be at the 100% level.
Please be aware that your account must be at full required margin at the 4pm close or your account may be liquidated.
As always, manage your risk! Contact your broker immediately should you have concerns regarding your account.
Notice: The following Margin Requirements are in effect for all Bitcoin Futures contracts
- Max Position Limit per account is 5 contracts.
- Day Trade Margins 7:00am CT – 4:00pm CT – 100% of Exchange Initial Margin
- Overnight Margins 3:30pm CT – 7:00am CT – The customer must have 125% of the Exchange Initial Margin to carry the position overnight. If they do not, they will be required to offset the position.
- Weekend Margins on Friday’s 3:15pm Close – The customer must have 125% for Long Positions and 200% for Short positions of the Exchange Initial margin to carry the position over the weekend. If they do not, they will be required to offset the position.
NFA Investor Advisory—Futures on Virtual Currencies Including Bitcoin
Notice: The following Margin Requirements are in effect for NYSE FANG+ Index Futures
- Max Position Limit per account is 5 contracts, front-month only. All other expirations are prohibited from trading.
- Day Trade Margins 8:30am CT – 2:50pm CT – $1,000 per contract and is subject to change should the market dictate.
- Although the market closes at 5pm CT, volume is currently concentrated to the NYSE/NASDAQ trading hours. The customer must have 100% of the Exchange Initial Margin to carry the position past 2:50pm CT. If they do not, they will be required to offset the position.