Question!

[stopdownlimitup]

How do I determine how much capital I need to trade a particular contract?

 

[Rhody Trader]

Your broker should provide you with the margin requirements for the futures contract(s) you wish to trade. That's the bare minimum. You should probably have a multiple of that amount in your account to start.

 

[stopdownlimitup]

Your broker should provide you with the margin requirements for the futures contract(s) you wish to trade. That's the bare minimum. You should probably have a multiple of that amount in your account to start.

Thanks, recommended.

 

[trader3cnd]

In addition to margin you must account for drawdown of your strategy. The formula is:

Capital = margin per contract + max. expected drawdown.

In case you do not cover any drawdown you will be liquidated by the broker.