Hello,

We wanted to thank everyone for their comments.

We sincerely appreciate the feedback and want to provide an update regarding our recent announcement on margin updates around major news events.

For major economic news events, margins will be raised to 4 times day trade margins 15 minutes prior to the announcement. News events that will be impacted are reflected on our Trade Desk Calendar. This policy will apply to new positions only and existing positions will not be affected.

We expect margins to return to day trading levels roughly 5 minutes after the announcement, based on market volatility.

Thanks.

Hello,

We wanted to thank everyone for their comments.

We sincerely appreciate the feedback and want to provide an update regarding our recent announcement on margin updates around major news events.

For major economic news events, margins will be raised to 4 times day trade margins 15 minutes prior to the announcement. News events that will be impacted are reflected on our Trade Desk Calendar. This policy will apply to new positions only and existing positions will not be affected.

We expect margins to return to day trading levels roughly 5 minutes after the announcement, based on market volatility.

Thanks.

Hello,

We wanted to thank everyone for their comments.

We sincerely appreciate the feedback and want to provide an update regarding our recent announcement on margin updates around major news events.

For major economic news events, margins will be raised to 4 times day trade margins 15 minutes prior to the announcement. News events that will be impacted are reflected on our Trade Desk Calendar. This policy will apply to new positions only and existing positions will not be affected.

We expect margins to return to day trading levels roughly 5 minutes after the announcement, based on market volatility.

Thanks.

Hello,

We wanted to thank everyone for their comments.

We sincerely appreciate the feedback and want to provide an update regarding our recent announcement on margin updates around major news events.

For major economic news events, margins will be raised to 4 times day trade margins 15 minutes prior to the announcement. News events that will be impacted are reflected on our Trade Desk Calendar. This policy will apply to new positions only and existing positions will not be affected.

We expect margins to return to day trading levels roughly 5 minutes after the announcement, based on market volatility.

Thanks.

I did not want to complain -- but I also agree that the initial implementation was way too undefined, random and vague for us traders to correctly work with.

This one is much much MUCH BETTER.

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An Extra Suggestion that would be awesome as well:
Would be an update to the platform that would send us ORDER DESK UPDATES >>> TO:

Private Twitter Accounts!
Private Email Address
Telegram Account
TEXT to Phone number

Any of those would be excellent

I have a private Twitter account for trading and I have email address for trading emails only....
I used to use Telegram
I used to use Text messages as well


All of that would be excellent and powerful

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Your mistake here was not the DECISION.

The DECISION to implement HIGHER MARGINS WAS AND IS CORRECT.

BUT REALLY >>> it was just the Execution of it that was wrong.

The execution should have been more defined AND also have you guys do ANY INDICATOR that you need to create or update that you need to create that would tell us of ORDER DESK updates.

I WOULD LOVE IF:

NINJA TRADER ORDER DESK had a Twitter account that we can 'subscribe to' / follow and it would just instantly give ORDER DESK UPDATES to my phone and TWEET DECK Webpage.

I think this is ultra ultra easy to implement.

From NinjaTrader Brokerage:

"NinjaTrader has always been, and will remain, committed to being there for our traders regardless of market conditions. As your partner, our goal is to set responsible margin levels to ensure appropriate risk management is in place as our traders navigate heightened volatility related to interest rate uncertainty, ongoing geopolitical risk & other events.

Beginning Friday, October 7th, day trading margins will be increased to initial exchange margin prior to the release of key economic news announcements for any and/or all products. The temporary elevated margin requirements will remain in place until market volatility is determined to present manageable risk for our traders. Please be aware these temporary margin updates will apply to both existing positions and when entering a new position which may present significant risk to the account. You can view the full policy here.

The NinjaTrader team evaluates market conditions in real-time and if required, temporary changes to the amount of margin required for trading may be made throughout the day and for extend periods of time without prior notification. For the latest margin updates beyond those related to major events and news announcements, please visit the Order Desk Updates page which will reflect the current status of margin rates based on any temporary changes we have elected to make."

This will have some serious consequenties and I doubt it's even workable (constantly refreshing the order desk page during news events?) for a smaller account. For trading just one MES contract one will go suddenly from $50 to $1100. Trading just one MNQ from $100 to $1650. I am a long time NT user but this really makes me reconsider NT. I think a good CFD broker might be a good alternative although I prefer futures. Any other alternatives?

Margin Changes for Economic News Announcements

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Edit October 7th: NinjaTrader has adjusted the rules, see Post #19.

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