Futures margin requirements and rates
Review current futures margin requirements and rates. Requirements may vary based on your account structure, positions, market conditions and applicable StoneX Clearing requirements.
Margin requirements
The table below provides current futures margin requirements and rates for reference.
Name | Symbol | Exchange | Day Trade Margin | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BTC | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
ETHR | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MBT | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
GMET | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
BIT | Coinbase Derivatives | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
NET | Coinbase Derivatives | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Name | Symbol | Exchange | Day Trade Margin | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DA6 | CME | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
BR6 | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
BP6 | CME | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
PJY | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
CA6 | CME | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
EEU | CME | 50% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
EJY | CME | 50% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
EU6 | CME | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
EB | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
YR | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
FR | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SIR | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
JY6 | CME | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
KRW | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MX6 | CME | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
M6A | CME | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
GMCD | CME | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MSF | CME | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
M6E | CME | 50% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
M6B | CME | 50% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MIR | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MJY | CME | 50% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
NE6 | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
RU6 | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SA6 | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SK6 | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SF6 | CME | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
DXE | ICEUS | 50% of initial | 19:00 | 16:00 |
Name | Symbol | Exchange | Day Trade Margin | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BZ | NYMEX | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
CLE | NYMEX | 50% of initial, up to 10 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
CLT | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
NQM | NYMEX | 50% of initial, up to 10 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
HOE | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
HOT | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:15 | |
NGE | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
NQG | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
NGT | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MCLE | NYMEX | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MNG | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
HHE | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
RBE | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
RBT | NYMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:15 |
Name | Symbol | Exchange | Day Trade Margin | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TYA | CBOT | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
N1U | CBOT | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
TUA | CBOT | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
ZQE | CBOT | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
USA | CBOT | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
Z3N | CBOT | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
FVA | CBOT | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
F1U | CBOT | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SC | EUREX | 100% of initial | 01:30 | 10:00 | |
FBTP | EUREX | 100% of initial | 01:00 | 15:05 | |
FOAT | EUREX | 100% of initial | 01:00 | 15:05 | |
DL | EUREX | 25% of initial | 19:15 | 15:05 | |
DB | EUREX | 25% of initial | 19:15 | 15:05 | |
FGBX | EUREX | 100% of initial | 19:15 | 15:05 | |
Z10Y | CBOT | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MTNA | CBOT | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MWNA | CBOT | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SR1 | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
DG | EUREX | 25% of initial | 19:15 | 15:05 | |
FBTS | EUREX | 100% of initial | 01:00 | 15:00 | |
S10Y | SMFE | 100% of initial | 07:00 | 16:00 | |
SR3 | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
TNA | CBOT | 25% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
ULA | CBOT | 25% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Name | Symbol | Exchange | Day Trade Margin | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ER | CBOT | 100% of initial | 08:15 | 13:30 | |
ZLET | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:15 | |
ZCET | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:15 | |
ZSET | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:15 | |
ZMET | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:15 | |
ZWAT | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:15 | |
ZCE | CBOT | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 19:00 | 13:20 | |
KWE | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:20 | |
XC | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:45 | |
XB | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:45 | |
XW | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:45 | |
MWE | MGE | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:30 | |
ZOE | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:20 | |
ZRE | CBOT | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 13:20 | |
ZLE | CBOT | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 19:00 | 13:20 | |
ZSE | CBOT | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 19:00 | 13:20 | |
ZME | CBOT | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 19:00 | 13:20 | |
ZWA | CBOT | 50% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 19:00 | 13:20 |
Name | Symbol | Exchange | Day Trade Margin | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VX | CFE | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
DD | EUREX | 25% of initial, up to 5 contracts | 19:15 | 15:05 | |
BRE | CBOT | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
DTX | EUREX | 100% of initial | 01:00 | 15:05 | |
YM | CBOT | 5% of initial, up to 15 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
ENQ | CME | 5% of initial, up to 15 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
RTY | CME | 5% of initial, up to 15 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
EP | CME | 5% of initial, up to 15 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
EMD | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
DSX | EUREX | 100% of initial | 19:15 | 15:05 | |
FDXS | EUREX | 25% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 19:15 | 15:00 | |
MYM | CBOT | 5% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MNQ | CME | 5% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
M2K | CME | 5% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MES | CME | 5% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
FNG | ICEUSRP | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 17:00 | |
FSXE | EUREX | 100% of initial | 01:00 | 15:00 | |
MVI | CFE | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
FDXM | EUREX | 25% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 19:15 | 15:05 | |
MFS | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 17:00 | |
MME | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 19:00 | 17:00 | |
NKD | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
NIY | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
TDX | EUREX | 100% of initial | 01:00 | 15:10 | |
VXT | CFE | 100% of initial | 15:30 | 15:15 | |
FVS | EUREX | 100% of initial | 01:00 | 15:00 |
Name | Symbol | Exchange | Day Trade Margin | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GF | CME | 100% of initial | 08:30 | 13:05 | |
HE | CME | 100% of initial | 08:30 | 13:05 | |
GLE | CME | 100% of initial | 08:30 | 13:05 | |
PRK | CME | 100% of initial | 08:30 | 13:05 |
Name | Symbol | Exchange | Day Trade Margin | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPE | COMEX | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MGC | COMEX | 25% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
1OZ | COMEX | 25% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
GCE | COMEX | 25% of initial, up to 20 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MHG | NYMEX | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SIL | COMEX | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MQC | COMEX | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MQO | COMEX | 50% of initial, up to 50 contracts | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
MQI | COMEX | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
PAE | NYMEX | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
PLE | NYMEX | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SIE | COMEX | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SIC | COMEX | 50% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Name | Symbol | Exchange | Day Trade Margin | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLK | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
CCB | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
CSC | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
GDC | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
GDK | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
CCE | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 03:45 | 12:30 | |
CCET | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 04:45 | 10:50 | |
KCE | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 03:15 | 12:30 | |
KCET | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 04:15 | 12:25 | |
CTET | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 20:00 | 13:15 | |
CTE | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 20:00 | 13:20 | |
GDY | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
OJET | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 07:00 | 12:30 | |
OJE | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 07:00 | 13:00 | |
LBR | CME | 100% of initial | 09:00 | 15:05 | |
GNF | CME | 100% of initial | 17:00 | 16:00 | |
SBE | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 02:30 | 12:00 | |
SBET | ICEUS | 100% of initial | 03:30 | 13:00 |
What determines your futures margin requirements?
Published margin rates provide a useful reference, but they may not reflect the final requirement for every account. Margin obligations are determined by exchange minimums together with StoneX requirements, account structure, product exposure, and prevailing market conditions.
Exchange minimums and StoneX requirements
Exchange margin requirements establish the minimum levels for eligible contracts. StoneX may apply higher requirements based on risk management policies, market conditions, or account-specific factors.
Account-specific considerations
Margin requirements may vary depending on the products traded, position size, spread treatment, concentration, offsets, and delivery exposure. StoneX can confirm how these factors apply to your account.
Intraday margin considerations
Where available, intraday margin treatment depends on account eligibility, products traded, risk profile, and current market conditions. Availability and requirements are assessed on an account-specific basis.
How margin requirements can change
Margin requirements may change as exchanges update margin schedules or as market volatility, liquidity conditions, contract expiration, and delivery periods evolve. Clients should monitor published requirements and maintain appropriate funding to support ongoing trading activity.
Monitoring margin obligations
Margin management is an ongoing part of the trading and clearing process. Regular account monitoring, reporting, and funding help ensure positions continue to meet applicable margin requirements.
Margin deficits and required action
Margin deficits may occur as market values or requirements change. Where additional margin is required, clients are expected to take the appropriate action in accordance with account agreements and applicable clearing procedures.
Funding and liquidity planning
Margin requirements should form part of broader liquidity and treasury planning. Coordination across trading, risk, finance, and operations teams helps support funding requirements as market conditions change.
How StoneX supports margin-related workflows
StoneX supports margin management through timely requirement updates, account reporting, clearing coordination, and operational support. Our teams work with clients to provide account visibility and help address questions related to margin treatment and ongoing account administration.
When to speak with StoneX
Contact StoneX if you need guidance on account-specific margin requirements, product or spread treatment, intraday eligibility, delivery-period considerations, or onboarding requirements. Our team can help clarify how published margin rates apply to your account.
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