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MEXEM applies House margins to Initial margin requirements. Positions with higher Initial than Maintenance margins could result in negative Available Funds but positive Excess Liquidity. When Available Funds are negative, margin-increasing orders are prohibited. Actual Buying Power depends on your account type and traded products. For more details on Buying Power, refer to the MEXEM Knowledge Base.
Read MoreMEXEM doesn't make margin calls and implements real-time liquidations for margin deficiencies. It attempts to notify about deficiencies, but swift market movements can prevent this. Check your Excess Liquidity and SMA to ensure margin compliance. Further margin information is available on MEXEM's website and TWS Users' Guide.
Read MoreThe Base Currency in your MEXEM account is essential for translating statement balances, ensuring margin compliance, and managing fees. It's often chosen based on the client's country of residence or where most income and assets are denominated. It minimizes necessary currency conversions.
Read MoreMargin requirements dictate borrowing terms, required deposits, and account equity levels. Failure to meet these could lead to asset liquidation. These requirements depend on your legal residence, exchange, and trade product. Visit the MEXEM website's Margin Trading page, Margin Requirement Wizard, and Margin Education Center for more information.
Read MoreSecurities' collateral value may be reduced due to small issue size, low liquidity, or corporate actions. Use TWS's Check Margin Impact feature to see if a stock has special margin requirements. Visit the MEXEM Knowledge Base for more information on margin rules.
Read MoreMargin accounts with lower Intraday futures margins have higher Overnight margins, applicable 15 minutes before the end of Regular Trading Hours. Track "Look Ahead Available Funds" and "Look Ahead Next Change" in your Account Window. Cash and IRA accounts don't have Intraday margin rates. Volatility may alter Intraday margins.
Read MoreTrack real-time margin values in TWS/Mosaic Account Window or on MEXEM Mobile in the Margins or Funds tabs. Create a daily Margin Report in Client Portal/Account Management for a breakdown by position. Use the Check Margin Impact feature in TWS/Mosaic or MEXEM Mobile to preview order impact.
Read MoreFind margin details on the MEXEM website (Products > Margin). Minimum margin requirement for shorting stock is 30% with a minimum account balance of 2,000 USD. MEXEM's house margins may exceed regulatory requirements. Use "Check Margin Impact" to preview requirements. Visit the Knowledge Base for more info.
Read MoreMargin is borrowed cash against securities or collateral for futures contracts. Visit MEXEM's Margin Trading web page, Knowledge Base, or Margin Education page for more info.
Read MoreExcess Liquidity = Equity with Loan Value - Maintenance Margin. Available Funds = Equity with Loan Value - Initial Margin. Negative excess liquidity may trigger liquidation. Watch MEXEM's Short Video for real-time margin monitoring and check the Knowledge Base for margin definitions.
Read MoreCash accounts use deposited cash to purchase assets, without borrowing from MEXEM. Upgrade to a margin account using the instructions in "How do I upgrade my account to use Margin?" More info on margin trading on our website.
Read MoreThe Margin Cushion is Excess Liquidity divided by Net Liquidation Value. It shows how much liquidity is left before a margin violation. Add it to the TWS Trader Dashboard. In Classic TWS, click View > Trader Dashboard > Configure. Add "Cushion" under "Other" and save. Visit MEXEM Short Video and Knowledge Base for details.
Read MoreMaintenance Margin is the amount of funds which must be maintained in order to continue holding a position. In the U.S., the rules of the listing exchanges define the maintenance margin requirements on security transactions subject to SEC approval...
Read More"Insufficient Settled Cash" may occur after selling a security, limiting immediate use for further transactions until settlement. Caused by "Cash" account restrictions or using proceeds for futures. Solutions: Wait, deposit more, or reduce order size. "Cash" accounts may need currency conversion and settlement wait for foreign security purchases.
Read MoreClients meeting specified criteria can get margin permissions. Accounts with these permissions and equity above $2,000 can get margin on eligible positions. Margin availability depends on account equity, loan value, and new order margin requirements.
Read MoreClients meeting age, financial, and investment criteria can get margin permissions. Accounts with these permissions and equity above $2,000 are eligible for margin on qualifying positions. Margin availability depends on account equity, loan value, and new order margin requirements.
Read MoreFutures options and margins use SPAN margining, a calculation algorithm set by exchanges. MEXEM may require additional margin for extreme market scenarios. You can check projected margin requirements before order submission on our platform. IRA margin rates might exceed non-IRA requirements. No Intraday margin rates for cash and IRA accounts.
Read MorePortfolio Margin requires as low as 15% for diversified portfolios of low volatility securities. For a single stock, it's minimum 30%, possibly higher for high volatility or substantial price increase. Concentration charges apply for 1%+ of outstanding shares. Check margin requirements in TWS. More info on MEXEM's website.
Read MoreBuying Power depends on the product traded and account type. For a $100,000 cash balance, buying power equals the balance in a Cash account, doubles in a Reg. T account, and can exceed six times in a Portfolio Margin account. It decreases as trades are made. More info on MEXEM's resources.
Read MoreTo establish a margin loan with MEXEM, you need a 'Margin' type account with at least USD 2,000 equity. Margin loans are created by purchasing securities without sufficient cash, withdrawing funds in excess of settled cash, or incurring a fee exceeding settled funds. Remember, MEXEM doesn't issue margin calls and non-compliant accounts may face forced liquidation. For more information, refer to our guide on upgrading your account to use margin.
Read MoreYou can monitor your margin values in real time via the TWS Account Window under Margin Requirements and Available for Trading sections. For order impact on margin, use the Check Margin Impact feature in the Mosaic Order Entry panel or Classic TWS. This lets you see how an order would affect your margin requirements.
Read MoreYour account type can be found in the Account Information section of your activity statements. Log in to Client Portal/Account Management, select Reports, then Statements. Adjust parameters if needed and click Run Statement. For more details, see our Reporting Users' Guide. For account upgrades, see: How do I upgrade my account?
Read MoreMEXEM's stock margin calculator can be found under 'Products' on our website. For hypothetical portfolio margin requirements, use Risk Navigator within TWS. A guide is available for the margin sensitivity feature.
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