Margins Explanation: (Initial vs. DayTrade)
Initial Margin is set by the exchange. This is the amount required to carry a contract past the daily close.
DayTrade Margin is set by Trade Pro. This is the amount required to enter into a position per contract on an intraday basis.
These margins are in effect anytime the market is open, except the last 5 minutes of each trading session.
Trade Pro request that you either flatten open positions or meet the exchange required initial margin during this time period.
Nano Futures Contracts
| Contract | Symbol | Day Margin | Exchange Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Bitcoin | BIT | $20 | $78 |
Micro Futures Contracts
| Contract | Symbol | Day Margin | Exchange Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro E-Mini S&P 500 | MES | $50 | $1155 |
| Micro E-Mini Dow Jones | MYM | $50 | $880 |
| Micro E-Mini Russell 2000 | M2K | $50 | $605 |
| Micro E-Mini Nasdaq 100 | MNQ | $50 | $1650 |
| Micro Bitcoin | MBT | $250 | $627 |
| Micro Crude Oil | MCL | $200 | $946 |
| Micro Gold | MGC | $50 | $715 |
| Micro Silver | SIL | $200 | $1650 |
| E-Micro Australian Dollar | M6A | $40 | $220 |
| E-Micro British Pound | M6B | $50 | $226 |
| E-Micro Euro | M6E | $50 | $292 |
| E-Micro Canadian Dollar | MCD | $50 | $145 |
| E-Micro Japanese Yen | MJY | $50 | $275 |
| E-Micro Swiss Franc | MSF | $50 | $402 |
| Micro 30-Year Yield | 30Y | $50 | $264 |
| Micro 10-Year Yield | 10Y | $50 | $264 |
| Micro 5-Year Yield | 5YY | $50 | $264 |
| Micro 2-Year Yield | 2YY | $50 | $209 |
Mini Equity Contracts
| Contract | Symbol | Day Margin | Exchange Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Mini S&P 500 | ES | $500 | $11550 |
| E-Mini Dow Jones | YM | $500 | $8800 |
| E-Mini Russell 2000 | RTY | $500 | $6050 |
| E-Mini Nasdaq 100 | NQ | $500 | $16500 |
Energy Contracts
| Contract | Symbol | Day Margin | Exchange Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil Futures | CL | $2000 | $9460 |
| E-Mini Crude Oil | QM | $1000 | $4730 |
| Micro Crude Oil | MCL | $200 | $946 |
| Heating Oil | HO | $1500 | $14850 |
| Natural Gas | NG | $1000 | $12100 |
| E-Mini Natural Gas | QG | $300 | $3025 |
| RBOB Gasoline | RB | $1000 | $12650 |
Interest Rate Contracts
| Contract | Symbol | Day Margin | Exchange Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30YR Treasury Bond | ZB | $500 | $4180 |
| 30 YR Ultra Bond | UB | $500 | $7150 |
| 10YR Treasury Note | ZN | $200 | $1980 |
| 10YR Ultra Treasury Note | TN | $300 | $3025 |
| 5YR Treasury Note | ZF | $150 | $1540 |
| 2YR Treasury Note | ZT | $75 | $1155 |
| Micro 30-Year Yield | 30Y | $50 | $200 |
| Micro 10-Year Yield | 10Y | $50 | $175 |
| Micro 5-Year Yield | 5YY | $50 | $140 |
| Micro 2-Year Yield | 2YY | $50 | $120 |
Agriculture Contracts
| Contract | Symbol | Day Margin | Exchange Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Futures | ZC | $250 | $1678 |
| Soybean Futures | ZS | $500 | $3355 |
| Soybean Meal Futures | ZM | $400 | $2530 |
| Soybean Oil Futures | ZL | $350 | $2365 |
| Oat Futures | ZO | $250 | $2365 |
| Rough Rice Futures | ZR | $250 | $853 |
| Wheat Futures | ZW | $250 | $2365 |
| HRW Wheat Futures | KE | $300 | $2695 |
| Mini Corn | XC | $50 | $336 |
| Mini Wheat | XW | $50 | $473 |
| Mini Soybean | XK | $100 | $671 |
| Feeder Cattle Futures | GF | $350 | $2723 |
| Live Cattle Futures | LE | $200 | $1540 |
| Lean Hog Futures | HE | $250 | $2090 |
| Lumber Futures | LBS | $2000 | $7260 |
Metals Contracts
| Contract | Symbol | Day Margin | Exchange Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Futures | GC | $500 | $6600 |
| Mini Gold Futures | QO | $250 | $3300 |
| Micro Gold Futures | MGC | $50 | $660 |
| Copper Futures | HG | $500 | $5500 |
| Silver Futures | SI | $1000 | $10450 |
Currency Contracts
| Contract | Symbol | Day Margin | Exchange Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Dollar | 6A | $200 | $1595 |
| British Pound | 6B | $250 | $2365 |
| Canadian Dollar | 6C | $150 | $1485 |
| Euro Futures | 6E | $250 | $2420 |
| Japanese Yen | 6J | $250 | $2750 |
| Brazillian Real | 6L | $200 | $1210 |
| Mexican Peso | 6M | $200 | $1430 |
| New Zealand Dollar | 6N | $250 | $1540 |
| Russian Ruble | 6R | $300 | $2310 |
| Swiss Franc | 6S | $400 | $3850 |
| African Rand | 6Z | $400 | $1980 |
| E-Mini Euro | E7 | $150 | $1210 |
| E-Mini Yen | J7 | $150 | $1375 |
| E-Micro Australian Dollar | M6A | $40 | $160 |
| E-Micro British Pound | M6B | $50 | $215 |
| E-Micro Euro | M6E | $50 | $220 |
| E-Micro Canadian Dollar | MCD | $50 | $148 |
| E-Micro Japanese Yen | MJY | $50 | $190 |
| E-Micro Swiss Franc | MSF | $50 | $330 |
Note: DayTrading margins are twice the displayed amount for account balances exceeding $100K.
Disclaimer: The above information was drawn from sources believed to be reliable.
Although it is believed that information provided is accurate, no guarantee is made.