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Initial Margin

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The percentage of the purchase price of securities that must be paid for with cash or collateral.

Initial margin is the percentage of the purchase price of securities that an investor must pay with cash or collateral when entering a position, typically in margin trading or futures contracts. This requirement ensures that there’s enough equity in the account to cover potential losses, protecting both the trader and the broker from excessive risk.

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