GCP Intelligence
Futures margin requirements
Compare what the exchange requires with what a carrying broker requires of the account. Overnight and intraday figures answer different questions and remain separate.
Compare the product requirements
Each product page shows the available long and short requirements, applicable currency, contract period and data dates. An unavailable exchange layer remains unavailable even when the broker has a requirement.
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| Product | Exchange initial · long | Exchange maintenance · long | Broker overnight initial · long | Broker intraday initial | Data status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES · E-mini S&P 500CME | $26,301.00Indicative SPAN 2 · Period 12/2026 | $26,301Indicative SPAN 2 | $28,931TradeStation Securities, Inc. | $1,446.55 | Exchange: cached Broker: cachedUpdated 2026-10-07 18:24:29 UTC |
| NQ · E-mini Nasdaq-100CME | $43,540.00Indicative SPAN 2 · Period 12/2026 | $43,540Indicative SPAN 2 | $47,894TradeStation Securities, Inc. | $2,394.70 | Exchange: cached Broker: cachedUpdated 2026-10-07 18:24:28 UTC |
| MES · Micro E-mini S&P 500CME | $2,630.00Indicative SPAN 2 · Period 12/2026 | $2,630Indicative SPAN 2 | $2,893TradeStation Securities, Inc. | $144.65 | Exchange: cached Broker: cachedUpdated 2026-10-07 18:24:26 UTC |
| MNQ · Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100CME | $4,354.00Indicative SPAN 2 · Period 12/2026 | $4,354Indicative SPAN 2 | $4,789TradeStation Securities, Inc. | $239.45 | Exchange: cached Broker: cachedUpdated 2026-10-07 18:24:27 UTC |
| CL · Crude Oil (WTI)NYMEX | $8,429.00Indicative SPAN 2 · Period 11/2026 | $8,429Indicative SPAN 2 | $9,272TradeStation Securities, Inc. | $4,913.50 | Exchange: cached Broker: cachedUpdated 2026-10-07 18:24:30 UTC |
| GC · GoldCOMEX | $20,796.00Published SPAN · Period 10/2026 | $20,796Published SPAN · Same for long and short | $23,222TradeStation Securities, Inc. | $5,805.50 | Exchange: cached Broker: cachedUpdated 2026-10-07 18:24:29 UTC |
Use margin to frame exposure
Initial margin is the collateral required to open a position. Maintenance margin is the equity threshold while it is held. A reduced intraday requirement applies only during the broker’s defined session. None of these figures is a maximum possible loss.
Spreads, options and portfolios may require a risk calculation rather than a per-contract amount. Brokers may apply higher account or house requirements. Confirm the requirement that applies to your actual account before trading.
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