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Those who trade at exchange minimum margins will dance to the tune of others
while those who use margin prudently are unlikely to be affected by changes
in exchange minimums. The exchanges are late - wise traders had already
adapted to the increased volatility by reducing leverage and taking more
care in selecting trades.
Earl
-----Original Message-----
From: Ira <ist@xxxxxx>
To: RealTraders Discussion Group <realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Saturday, October 24, 1998 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: Margin changes?
>It is my understanding that they are changing the margin because of the
>volatility. In many instances in the past margins were changed to force
>holders to liquidate. Simple reason, the floor created the futures and
>then it is time to get them back cheaper. Remember in futures trading
>they can change the rules any time they want. Ira.
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