Margin

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Margin

Margin is the amount of money needed in a trading account to open a position.

Other Trading Basics

Contract Note

A confirmation from a broker that a trade has been placed.

CME

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Capital Gains Tax

Also, CGT.

A tax on the profits obtained from a capital investment or transaction.

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