IG Japan raises margin for Gold, Silver, Crude oil trades for corporate accounts
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, has implemented changes to trading conditions for business/corporate accounts.
In light of recent market conditions, effective February 21, 2026, at 1:00 AM (UTC), the broker adjusted the minimum maintenance margin requirements for new positions in corporate accounts as follows:
- Gold, silver, crude oil, and energy-related instruments (including natural gas): increased to 5%
- There are no changes to individual accounts.
- There are no changes to existing positions.
- Variation margin requirements and lot sizes for each level may also be revised.
Please note that the above-mentioned instruments and maintenance margin requirements are tentative and subject to change.
