MAINTENANCE MARGIN
\mˈe͡ɪntənəns mˈɑːd͡ʒɪn], \mˈeɪntənəns mˈɑːdʒɪn], \m_ˈeɪ_n_t_ə_n_ə_n_s m_ˈɑː_dʒ_ɪ_n]\
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To continue holding one or more futures contracts, an investor is required to maintain a minimum account value. The specific commodity or financial instrument varies the maintenance margin's dollar value. A margin call and full or partial liquidation are forced on an account that fails to hold the combined maintenance margin for all account positions. Contrast to Initial Margin. See Margin.
By Henry Campbell Black
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