How do I calculate my margin requirement for an Equity Index position?

The following example is based on trading one standard lot on the Dow Jones 30 Index: Product: DJ30.fsPosition Size: 1 standard lotPrice: 17,498Contract Value: $5 per pointMargin Requirement: 1%Total Exposure: 17498 * 5 = $87,490 USDMargin: 1% * $87490 = $874.90 USD^ ^You will need to convert the margin amount into your base currency if it is different to the currency of the index your position is opened