NinjaTrader.com Margins
Available Markets and Futures Contracts
Comprehensive Margin Information for Futures Trading
Data Synced as of 2025-08-28, 2:20:52 p.m.
Important Risk Notice
NinjaTrader Risk Management
NinjaTrader risk team evaluates market conditions in real-time and reserves the right to adjust intraday margins in accordance with market volatility. If required, temporary changes to the amount of margin required for trading may be made without prior notification.
Account Liquidation Warning
Please note: your account will be liquidated if the balance goes below $50 if trading a $25 margin contract.
Position Management
Intraday margin rates are effective from the product open until 15 minutes prior to the session close, when initial margin is required. Initial margins are set by the exchange and represent the amount required to hold a position into the next trading session.
Important Notice
Accounts that do not meet margin requirements are subject to liquidation and applicable fees.
Timing Information
- Intraday margins: Product open to 15 min before close
- Initial margins: Required for overnight positions
- Exchange-set minimums apply
Types of Margin
Futures trading margins fall into 2 main categories:
Intraday Margin
The minimum account balance required by your broker to hold a position of one contract (long or short) during trading hours. This is also sometimes referred to as day trading margin.
Initial Margin
The per-contract minimum amount required by the exchange that must be maintained in your account to hold a position overnight. This is sometimes referred to as overnight margin.
Important Reminder
It is important to remember that stated margin rates are the MINIMUM needed to hold a position and not seen as the minimum to open a position. While position management is up to the individual trader, it is recommended to leave ample room for a trade to breathe and avoid margin violations. Financial leverage can result in losses greater than the initial margin and traders should be aware of the risks involved in trading futures.
Carrying A Position Overnight
An overnight position is a position, long or short, that is not closed prior to the end of the trading day. It is important to understand the risk associated with holding a position overnight, such as exposure to potential adverse price movement occurring outside of normal trading hours.
Overnight Risk Considerations
- Market gaps at open
- News events outside trading hours
- Higher margin requirements
- Extended exposure to market volatility
Overnight positions require careful risk management
Available Markets and Margins
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