Overnight Margin Requirements for Futures Brokers

• GC    $6,751
• CL     $6,750
• 6E     $4,320
• TF     $2,900

Remember, overnight margin ONLY applies to the markets when they are FULLY closed, so the pit and electronic session must be closed.

Many of the markets we trade have Pit times and Electronic times, and you can find those on our blog, under Trade Room Resources / Contract Specifications.

For most markets, the electronic session closes from 515-600pm EST, the electronic session is closed for only 45 minutes to perform daily maintenance. 

At this time you are required to have overnight margin in your account, or risk a margin call from your broker.

Every broker is different, so contact yours and ask for specific details about overnight margin.

Our Auto Trader does NOT require overnight margin