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Bond Margin Rates

US Governments
 

Initial Requirement

Maintenance Requirement

Less than one year to maturity
2%
1%
One year but less than three
4%
2%
Three years but less than five
6%
3%
Five years but less than ten
8%
4%
Ten years but less than twenty
10%
5%
Twenty years or more
12%
6%

The percentage is computed on the current market value (CMV).

Zero coupon bonds (type 75) with five years or more to maturity shall maintain not less than 3% of principal (face amount) with a $5.00 minimum per bond.

Corporate Bonds
 

Initial Requirement

Maintenance Requirement

Non-Convertible Bonds
Minimum 7% of principal
30%
25%
Convertible Bonds
50%
30%
OTC Non-Convertible Bonds
Minimum 7% of principal
30%
25%
OTC Convertible
50%
30%
Corporate bonds selling below $50.00 or below BBB rating
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED

Municipal Bonds
 

Initial Requirement

Maintenance Requirement

Muni Bonds / G.O.S.
Minimum 7% of principal
25%
20%
Muni Bonds / REVS
Minimum 7% of principal
35%
30%
Muni bonds selling below $50.00 or below BBB rating
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED