The margin monitor keeps you informed on the impact that trading conditions changes will have on your portfolio, helping you to maintain prudent risk management.
If you hold a position that has scheduled trading condition changes, you will see a "!" sign next to your cash value in the bottom left corner of the platform:
If you click this sign, you will open the Margin Monitor, which will show the simulated impact that scheduled trading condition changes will have on your margin utilization on the day the changes come into effect.
What does the colour of the warning sign indicate?
The margin monitor can be shown in various colours, indicating how the change will impact your positions:
: Informative change
: Significant change
: Severe change
Can I view updates to trading conditions for instruments that I do not currently hold?
You can also view trading conditions changes for instruments you do not currently hold. Navigate to the following article to learn more: Where can I find the upcoming margin and collateral changes?