How does peak margin affect margin for hedge positions?
If the trades placed are hedged, then there is a benefit of margin.
To avoid a peak margin, it is important to square off the leg of the transaction that has high margin requirements first in order to square off the hedge position.
If this procedure is not followed, the peak margin requirement will rise, and in case of insufficient margin, it will result in a penalty.
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