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Introduction to Variation Margin Variation Margin, a critical component of the financial derivatives market, refers to the additional margin payment made by traders or investors to maintain adequate funds in their accounts when adverse price movements impact their positions. The concept of variation margin plays an essential role in safeguarding
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Introduction to Unlimited Risk Unlimited risk is an essential concept to understand in finance and investments because it represents a situation where the potential loss is theoretically unbounded. While many investors might be familiar with the term, the actual implications of unlimited risk and its relationship with potential losses can
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What Is Short Selling? Short selling is a financial strategy where an investor borrows securities from a broker or lender, sells them in the market, and aims to buy them back at a later date when their price declines. In essence, short selling allows investors to profit from a stock’s
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What is Short Covering? Short covering is an essential aspect of finance and investment, often utilized by traders looking to close out their open short positions at a profit or loss. By purchasing back the securities that were initially borrowed for selling short, investors can buy to cover their positions,
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What is Open Trade Equity (OTE)? Open Trade Equity (OTE) represents the unrealized gains and losses on an investor’s open derivatives positions before they have been closed out. In simpler terms, OTE refers to the paper gains or losses that come with holding a financial instrument without actually settling it.
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What Is Margin Debt? Margin debt refers to the loan obtained from a brokerage firm when an investor purchases securities with less capital than the total value of those securities. This borrowed capital, also known as margin debt or trading on margin, is used to augment an investor’s buying power,
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