Variation margin - Actual debits (losses) and credits (profits) arising from the mark-to-market process on open futures and options positions are posted as variation margin. In the event of a shortfall, as a result of an adverse price move, a call will be made on clearing members for additional funds to cover the realised loss. Conversely, realised profits may be called from the clearing house. See Margining.
An additional required deposit to bring an investors equity account up to the initial margin level when the balance falls below the maintenance margin requirement.
Profits and losses on open futures contracts, which are revalued daily at the settlement price, which are subsequently paid to or received from the clearing house.
Variation margin : actual debits (losses) and credits (profits) arising from the mark-to-market process on open futures and options positions are posted as variation margin. in the event of a shortfall, as a result of an adverse price move, a call will be made on clearing members for additional funds to cover the realised loss. conversely, realised profits may be called from the clearing house. see margining.
an additional required deposit to bring an investors equity account up to the initial margin level when the balance falls below the maintenance margin requirement.
profits and losses on open futures contracts, which are revalued daily at the settlement price, which are subsequently paid to or received from the clearing house.
Variation margin