Korea Exchange will revise margin rates of KOSPI 200 Futures, KOSPI 200 Options, KOSTAR Futures and Lean Hog Futures considering overall settlement stability, product characteristics, and market conditions.
New margin rates will become effective as of April 1, 2013
KOSPI 200 Futures, KOSPI 200 Options
Trading Margin: 9.0% -> 8.0% (-1.0%p)
Initial Margin: 13.5% -> 12.0% (-1.5%p)
Maintenance Margin: 9.0% -> 8.0% (-1.0%p)
KOSTAR Futures
Trading Margin: 9.0% -> 8.0% (-1.0%p)
Initial Margin: 13.5% -> 12.0% (-1.5%p)
Maintenance Margin: 9.0% -> 8.0% (-1.0%p)
Lean Hog Futures
Trading Margin: 14.0% -> 12.0% (-2.0%p)
Initial Margin: 21.0% -> 18.0% (-3.0%p)
Maintenance Margin: 14.0% -> 12.0% (-2.0%p)
