[Verse 1] When you trade futures on the market floor There's a safety net you should know for sure Initial margin is your entry fee A deposit paid upfront, that's the key It's not the full contract value you see Just a fraction to guarantee [Chorus] Initial, maintenance, margin call Three levels that protect us all When prices move against your bet Margin keeps the market net Initial, maintenance, margin call Risk management standing tall [Verse 2] Maintenance margin is the line you hold Below this level, your story's told It's lower than initial, that's the rule About eighty percent, a safety tool Daily mark-to-market shows the score If you're below, you'll need much more [Chorus] Initial, maintenance, margin call Three levels that protect us all When prices move against your bet Margin keeps the market net Initial, maintenance, margin call Risk management standing tall [Bridge] Margin call comes knocking at your door When maintenance level hits the floor Add more funds or close your trade That's the choice that must be made Clearinghouse protects both sides When the margin system guides [Verse 3] Variation margin flows each day Wins and losses come your way If you profit, margin's added to your account If you lose, it's what they'll count This daily settlement keeps things fair No default risk hiding there [Chorus] Initial, maintenance, margin call Three levels that protect us all When prices move against your bet Margin keeps the market net Initial, maintenance, margin call Risk management standing tall [Outro] From initial deposit to the final bell Margin system serves us well Protecting traders, one and all Through initial, maintenance, and the call
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