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Home / Futures Blog / How Do I Find Futures Spread Margins Listed at the CME Group and ICE Exchange?

How Do I Find Futures Spread Margins Listed at the CME Group and ICE Exchange?

April 24, 2014 by Peter O'Daniel

The primary resources to use when trying to find futures spread margins listed at the CME Group and ICE Exchange are the CME Group’s website and the ICE Exchange’s website. Clients of Daniels Trading have the added benefit of viewing futures spread margins on our flagship trading platform dt Pro in addition to our dt Vantage platform. This article will give you detailed instructions on where to find futures spread margins using the resources mentioned above.

How to Use CME Group’s Website to Locate Futures Spread Margins:

    1. Go to www.CMEGroup.com.
    2. Select Clearing at the top of the CME Group homepage.
    3. Under Performance Bonds Margin:
      • Select Intras if you would like to view the margin requirements for exchange listed intra- commodity futures spreads.
      • Select Inters/Intex/Supers if you would like to view the margin requirements for exchange listed inter-commodity futures spreads.

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    1. When selecting Intras, one will come to the following page where they are given the option to filter specific intra-commodity spreads by Exchange, Asset Class, and Product.
  1. When selecting Inters/Intex/Supers, one will come to the following page where they are given the option to filter specific inter-commodity spreads by Exchange, Asset Class, and Product.**Please note, to search for inter-commodity futures spreads in the following window, type only one of the products in which you would like to view the spread for, then search for the spread between the two commodities. For example, if a trader would like to view the margin requirements for a Corn/Wheat spread, that trader would type corn or wheat under Product, and then search for the Corn/Wheat spread they want to view the margin requirements for in the results.

    **Please also note, the CME Group provides a spread margin credit percentage on their website for inter-commodity futures spreads rather than a dollar amount. This percentage can be found under the Credit section (as seen in the picture below). To calculate the margin rate simply add the two contracts being spread and multiply by the percentage given.

How to use ICE Exchange’s website to locate futures spread margins:

    1. Go to www.TheICE.com.
    2. Select Clearing at the top of the homepage.
    3. Select Risk

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    1. On the next page, select Margin Rates.

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  1. After selecting Margin Rates, the next page will contain all of the margin rates for ICE Exchange listed products.
  2. Intra-commodity spreads, also known as calendar spreads, and margin requirements begin on page 5 of Margin Rates.
  3. To help you understand the format of the intra-commodity spread margin requirements listed on the ICE Exchange’s website please view the explanation below:
    1. Tiers listed vertically represent the front month being traded in the spread.
    2. These months are in order from the earliest month of the futures contract to the furthest out month.
    3. For example, T1 on the vertical axis represents the current front month of the commodity being traded.
    4. Tiers listed horizontally represent the back month being traded in the spread.
    5. These months are in order from the month immediately following the front month to the furthest out month.
    6. For example, T2 represents the contract month immediately following the front month of the commodity being traded.
  4. Inter-commodity spread margin requirements begin on page 29 of Margin Rates.
  5. Inter-commodity spread margin requirements can be calculated by taking the percentage, listed under Savings Percentage,of the combined margin requirements of the contracts being traded against each other.

As an added benefit to Daniels Trading clients, traders are able to calculate futures spread margin rates using our Risk Analyzer on our dt Vantage trading platform, or by using our Margin Calculator on our dt Pro trading platform. To learn more about the software Daniels Trading offers to self-directed traders, I encourage you to contact me at 312.706.7633.

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This material has been prepared by a Daniels Trading broker who provides research market commentary and trade recommendations as part of his or her solicitation for accounts and solicitation for trades; however, Daniels Trading does not maintain a research department as defined in CFTC Rule 1.71. Daniels Trading, its principals, brokers and employees may trade in derivatives for their own accounts or for the accounts of others. Due to various factors (such as risk tolerance, margin requirements, trading objectives, short term vs. long term strategies, technical vs. fundamental market analysis, and other factors) such trading may result in the initiation or liquidation of positions that are different from or contrary to the opinions and recommendations contained therein.

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or commodity options can be substantial, and therefore investors should understand the risks involved in taking leveraged positions and must assume responsibility for the risks associated with such investments and for their results.

Trade recommendations and profit/loss calculations may not include commissions and fees. Please consult your broker for details based on your trading arrangement and commission setup.

You should carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources. You should read the "risk disclosure" webpage accessed at www.DanielsTrading.com at the bottom of the homepage. Daniels Trading is not affiliated with nor does it endorse any third-party trading system, newsletter or other similar service. Daniels Trading does not guarantee or verify any performance claims made by such systems or service.

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About Peter O'Daniel

Whether you are a novice trader looking to learn more about the futures markets or a seasoned trader looking for the latest and greatest trading software, Peter O’Daniel has the necessary skills to assist traders of all levels. Peter utilizes a number of resources to help his clients learn the trading software to gain confidence and comfort before trading the commodity futures and options markets.

Peter received his B.A. from Indiana University and has a strong interest in commodity futures markets. The quick moves and constant changes of the commodity markets in response to different technical and market fundamentals is what sparked Peter’s interest in finding a career in futures.

Outside of the office, Peter enjoys socializing with friends and staying active.

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This material is conveyed as a solicitation for entering into a derivatives transaction.

This material has been prepared by a Daniels Trading broker who provides research market commentary and trade recommendations as part of his or her solicitation for accounts and solicitation for trades; however, Daniels Trading does not maintain a research department as defined in CFTC Rule 1.71. Daniels Trading, its principals, brokers and employees may trade in derivatives for their own accounts or for the accounts of others. Due to various factors (such as risk tolerance, margin requirements, trading objectives, short term vs. long term strategies, technical vs. fundamental market analysis, and other factors) such trading may result in the initiation or liquidation of positions that are different from or contrary to the opinions and recommendations contained therein.

Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or commodity options can be substantial, and therefore investors should understand the risks involved in taking leveraged positions and must assume responsibility for the risks associated with such investments and for their results.

Trade recommendations and profit/loss calculations may not include commissions and fees. Please consult your broker for details based on your trading arrangement and commission setup.

You should carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources. You should read the "risk disclosure" webpage accessed at www.DanielsTrading.com at the bottom of the homepage. Daniels Trading is not affiliated with nor does it endorse any third-party trading system, newsletter or other similar service. Daniels Trading does not guarantee or verify any performance claims made by such systems or service.

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