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Can Options Contracts Also Be Marked-to-Market?

Yes, options contracts are marked-to-market, but the process is different from futures. While futures require a cash transfer (variation margin) to the account daily, options accounts are marked-to-market to reflect the current premium value.

However, margin calls for options writers (sellers) are triggered by changes in the option's risk profile, not just price.

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