What is the difference between Securities Margin and Commodities Margin?

Securities margin generally refers to the use of eligible securities and cash as collateral in a margin account. It may allow clients to borrow funds against marginable securities, subject to margin requirements, account eligibility and applicable regulations.
Commodities margin generally refers to the collateral required to open and maintain futures, futures options and similar positions. This margin is not the same as borrowing cash. It is a performance bond designed to help cover potential losses on open derivative positions.
Margin requirements can vary by product, market, account type, position size, volatility and house margin rules. Clients should always review the real-time margin impact of an order before submitting it.

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