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My friends in CME did it again.. They screwed it such a way that the person who developed the margin calculation himself may find it difficult to understand it.. So here are the updated instructions for crude oil calendar spread..(for others who use these instructions for calendar spread...

Many of the good Indian stocks are available as ADRs in US echanges. That may be an option for you if you still haven't found any brokers.

For the beginners (like I was when I started this thread), who follow this thread here is how you can find it 1. Go to the link http://www.cmegroup.com/wrappedpages/clearing/pbrates/performancebond.html 2. Under the product of your choice, select (click) the intra/inter commodity rates which...

Eric, As you found out, it simply doesn't work. While the normal futures are hedge mechanisms which is independent of the time (though there are expiry dates, it is just for the execution of the contract and you can do rollovers by paying few extra spreads). But interest rate futures are...

Re: general conditions How can I subscribe to Weekly Spread Report?

Hi, Can anyone please suggest me the margin requirements for calendar spreads. I am specifically looking for crude oil and RBOB gasoline.. My broker has put a margin of close to $5,500 for one lot of crude calendar spread (CLU0-CLX0). Is it reasonable and the standard rate? I tried to get the...

Friends, I am new to calendar spreads.. Could any one suggest me a US/Canadian broker who allows calendar spread futures on crude/WTI with a reasonable commission? I am looking for anything below 20$ for round trade (opening and closing). All the brokers I have contacted till now are asking for...