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What is Maintenance margin and margin call?

The minimum account balance needed to keep a futures position open. Falling below it triggers a margin call or forced liquidation.

In context

Maintenance margin and margin call — The minimum account balance needed to keep a futures position open. Falling below it triggers a margin call or forced liquidation. [Ch 1]

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Chapter 1: The Gold Futures Contract and the Trading Day

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