How Quickly Must a Margin Call Typically Be Met?

Margin calls for exchange-traded futures are typically required to be met very quickly, often by the next business day's opening or within a few hours, depending on the exchange and the size of the call. Failure to meet the call promptly results in the forced liquidation of the position.

This immediacy is necessary for the CCP to manage its risk exposure.

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