What are the margin requirements for trading futures on eTrade?

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• Noer KorsgaardApr 10, 2025 · a year ago
  When it comes to trading futures on eTrade, the margin requirements can vary depending on the specific futures contract. The initial margin is the minimum amount of money you need to have in your account to open a futures position. This amount is determined by eTrade and can differ for different futures contracts. In addition to the initial margin, eTrade also has maintenance margin requirements. The maintenance margin is the minimum amount of margin you need to maintain in your account to keep your futures position open. If your account falls below the maintenance margin, you may receive a margin call and be required to deposit additional funds. The margin maintenance is calculated based on the current market value of your futures position and the maintenance margin percentage set by eTrade. It's important to stay updated with the latest margin requirements to ensure compliance and avoid any potential issues with your futures trading on eTrade.
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