Maintenance margin - Financial definition
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Concise definition of the term maintenance margin
The minimum level at which the equity in a futures account must be maintained. If the equity in an account falls below this level, a margin call will be issued, and funds must be added to bring the account back to the initial margin level.
Comprehensive definition of the term maintenance margin
The maintenance margin level generally is 75% of the initial margin requirement.