Margin Requirements for Micros
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Understanding Futures Margin
Margin in futures is fundamentally different from margin in stocks. When you buy stocks on margin, you are borrowing money from your broker. When you trade futures on margin, you are posting a performance bond — a good-faith deposit that ensures you can cover potential losses. You are not borrowing anything.
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