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    Contract Margins Explained
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    Contract Margins Explained

    Contract margins in futures trading refer to the performance bond (or good-faith deposit) that traders must post to open and maintain a futures position. Unlike stocks, futures are leveraged, so margins let you control a large contract value with a small amount of capital.

    May 13, 20263 min read