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A Guide to VM & IM

Background on the ways VM & IM are calculated, and how they cover potential losses.

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Fundamentals of VM

Learn more about the purpose of variation margin and how it works on a day to day basis.

02

How does VM work?

VM is a daily calculation which uses the end-of-day valuations of all the trades in a portfolio. Learn more about how it works.

03

Fundamentals of IM

Learn more about the purpose of initial margin and how it works on a day to day basis.

04

How is IM Calculated?

In most cases IM is re-calculated daily to reflect the changing composition of the portfolio, changing market conditions and daily updates to scenarios.

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How does IM work?

A worked example of IM

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