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Initial Margin
Initial margin is the amount of margin required to open or establish a leveraged position. The amount depends on factors such as position size, leverage and the platform's margin rules.
Why it matters to you
Initial margin determines how much capital must support a position when it is opened. Higher leverage generally means less initial margin is required for the same position size, but this does not make the position itself smaller. It means less capital is supporting the same market exposure.
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