Can bonds be used as collateral for margin trading?

Totality enables bonds to serve as a collateral in margin trading (with Forex, CFDs, Futures or Contract Options). The collateral value available for margin trading depends on the rating of the bond, as outlined below:

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Definition*

Margin Collateral

* as rated internally by Totality
Lower rated bonds will not be accepted as collateral for margin trading.

You can check what's the percentage of the bond value (or stock) that can be used as margin collateral at Trading Conditions > Instrument > Collateral value (check)

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