The Normal Initial Margin Requirement for Commodities or Financial Futures

question 49

True/False

The normal initial margin requirement for commodities or financial futures ranges from about 2% to 10% of the value of the contract.

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Definitions:

Writer

In finance, it refers to the seller of an option contract, who is obligated to buy or sell the underlying asset if the option is exercised.

Premium

The amount by which the price of a security or insurance policy exceeds its par or face value or the cost of acquiring an option or futures contract.

Strike Price

The predetermined price at which an option can be exercised, either to buy or sell the underlying asset.

Call Option

A financial contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specific timeframe.