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Minimum Maintenance Requirement

The minimum level, set by the self-regulatory organizations (SROs), for equity in a margin account. The requirement is for 25% equity for a long position and 30% equity for a short position. Failure to maintain the minimum equity will result in a margin maintenance call.

Updated on: 24/04/2023

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