Trading glossary · practical definition
What is maintenance margin?
The minimum equity required to keep a leveraged position open.
Maintenance margin in plain English
The minimum equity required to keep a leveraged position open.
It often increases across position-size tiers and is part of liquidation logic.
Practical example
A large position may move into a higher maintenance tier even at the same leverage setting.
Common mistake
Using only initial margin to estimate risk.
Related tools and guides
Important: TradingHub provides informational tools and scenario estimates, not financial advice. Verify fees, margin rules, availability and current terms with the relevant venue before acting.