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Old 06-30-2008, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by edacsac View Post
Thanks Daydreamer65. I think I'm understanding better. The $23.70 is locked up as used margin, so the 2% MM theory comes off the top of my remainder of margin available, totaling $19.52.
Most people figure the 2% off their pre-trade account balance. In your case that would be off the $1000, so you would risk $20. This risk is not the same as your margin requirement.
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