JustMarkets implements higher margin requirements to manage the increased volatility during key market events and specific time periods. These higher requirements apply to new orders or orders reopened due to the closure of other positions during the following times:
Key Events and Periods:
Higher Margin Requirements Details:
1. News Releases
| Instrument Type | Time Before / After News |
|---|---|
| Forex | 15 min / 5 min |
|
XAUUSD, XAUEUR, XAUGBP, XAUAUD, XAGUSD, XAGEUR |
15 min / 5 min |
| XNGUSD | 15 min / 5 min |
| EU indices | 15 min / 5 min |
|
US indices |
15 min / 5 min |
|
ES35, JP225, AU200 |
15 min / 5 min |
| BTCUSD, BTCEUR, BTCGBP, BTCJPY, ETHUSD, BTCXAU | 15 min / 5 min |
2. Rollovers
| Instrument Type | Time Period (GMT+3) |
|---|---|
| Forex | 23:30 – 23:59 |
|
XAUUSD, XAUEUR, XAUGBP, XAUAUD, XAGUSD, XAGEUR |
23:30 – 23:59 |
| BRENT | 22:54 – 03:15 |
| WTI | 20:45 – 01:15 |
|
US indices |
19:55 – 01:40 |
|
EU indices |
22:25 – 10:10 |
|
JP225 |
22:25 – 02:40 |
|
AU200 |
19:55 – 01:05 |
| UK100 | 22:25 – 10:10 |
| US Shares | 22:25 – 16:55 |
| BTCXAU | 20:55 – 01:06 |
3. Weekends and Public Holidays
| Instrument Type | Time Period (GMT+3) |
|---|---|
| Forex | 20:55 – 01:05 |
|
XAUUSD, XAUEUR, XAUGBP, XAUAUD, XAGUSD, XAGEUR |
19:58 – 01:55 |
| BRENT | 12:54 – 03:15 |
| WTI | 18:45 – 01:15 |
| XNGUSD | 22:45 – 01:15 |
|
US indices |
19:55 – 01:40 |
|
EU indices |
20:00 – 10:10 |
|
JP225 |
21:00 – 02:45 |
|
AU200 |
20:55 – 01:05 |
| UK100 | 20:00 – 10:10 |
| US Shares | 20:45 – 16:55 |
| BTCXAU | 20:00 – 01:50 |
Leverage Changes During Higher Margin Requirements
For detailed information on leverage changes during higher margin requirements, please follow the article.
Note: Understanding and planning for these higher margin requirements can help you better manage your trading strategy during these volatile periods.