Prior to a name change in September 2021, Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC was known as TD Ameritrade Futures & Forex LLC.
Like many derivative products, futures can be confusing when you’re trying to understand how changes in the underlying security affect changes in futures prices which affect changes in your margin. This video shows you how these relationships work and what it means for your initial margin, maintenance margin, and margin calls.
Futures and futures options trading involves substantial risk and are not suitable for all investors. Please read the Risk Disclosure Statement prior to trading futures products.
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