Notice to Members
Notice No. 258
05/12/2006
Margin Rate Change for Palladium Futures Contracts

Effective Date:         Monday, May 15, 2006 (close of business)

Futures Contracts:   Palladium (PA)

Contract Months:     All Months

Rate Change:  

NYMEX Division Margin on Palladium Futures Contacts

Member: Clearing & Non-Clearing (Hedge Margin):
New: $2,500
Old: $2,000
Non-Member Customer (Speculative Margin):
New: $2,750
Old: $2,200
Non-Member Customer (Speculative Margin):
New: $3,375
Old: $2,700


This notice supersedes all previous notices regarding outright margin rates for the Palladium Futures Contracts.
Should you have any questions or require any further information, please contact exchangeinfo@nymex.com