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Euro Futures Margins (Minimum Exchange
Requirements) Speculative Account - A speculator in the euro market is an individual
who trades in the currency futures markets with the objective of achieving profits through the successful anticipation of
price movements. The speculator has no interest in taking delivery of the euro. Initial: $6,345 (The initial margin
is the amount of money that needs to be in the account to initiate a trade in the euro futures market.) Maintenance: $4,700
(The maintenance margin is the minimum equity that must be maintained in the account. If the equity drops below the maintenance
margin, a deposit must be made to bring the account back up to the initial margin.) Hedge / Member Account
- A hedger in the euro market is an individual who uses the futures market to offset price risk when intending to sell or
buy the actual euro. Initial: $4,700
(The initial margin is the amount of money that needs to be in the account to initiate a trade in the euro futures market.)
Maintenance: $4,700 (The maintenance margin
is the minimum equity that must be maintained in the account. If the equity drops below the maintenance margin, a deposit
must be made to bring the account back up to the initial margin.)
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