Variation Margin Report

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Last updated: May 14, 2024 by Nancy Cohn (Deactivated)
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The Variation Margin report displays the total unapproved margin associated with futures positions which accrue variation margin for a given entity and report date. The most recent unapproved variation margin value is shown when Eagle Accounting has not computed the margin for the requested report dates.

To create the Variation Margin report:

  1. In Accounting Center, in the left navigation pane, click Reports > Investment Accounting Reports > Income > Variation Margin Report. 
    You see the Variation Margin Report panel.

  2. Complete the options on the Variation Margin Report panel.

  3. Under Result Options, click Grid or Advanced Report for the report view you want.

  4. Click Submit.
    The report results appear on your desktop for the view selected. Grid and advanced report views available include a summary view and a detail view with security price and unrealized gain/loss values.

Variation Margin Report Panel Options

A definition of the options on the Variation Margin Report panel follows.

Option

Description

Option

Description

Search Criteria

 

Entity ID

Specifies a portfolio, sector portfolio, composite portfolio, or Master Fund by the entity ID of the entity.

Entity Name

Specifies a portfolio, sector portfolio, composite portfolio, or Master Fund by name of the entity.

Accounting Basis

Specifies the entity accounting basis. For example, USTAX, GAAP, or IFRS.

Portfolio Currency

Specifies the currency to use for the portfolio.

Report Type

Specifies the type of date for controlling your report results. Options include:

  • Accounting Date (Default)

  • Month End Date

Report Date

Specifies the date for your report results.

Display Zero Unapproved VM

Allows you to include zero unapproved variation margins in your report results. Options include:

  • Yes (Default). Include unapproved variation margins.

  • No. Do not include unapproved variation margins.

Syncsend Engine Router

(Hidden) Indicates whether the system uses the Accounting engine or a report service to process the report results. Options include:

  • RPT. Default. If you enable use of report services, the system processes the panel using the related report service. Report services offer improved report performance. Otherwise, if you do not enable use of report services, the system processes the panel using the Accounting engine.

  • Null value or a value other than RPT. The system processes the panel using the Accounting engine.

Selection Criteria

 

Report Filters

Allows you to show/hide additional report and security filters. The default is No.

Advanced Report Options

Allows you to show/hide advanced report, group, sort, and format options. The default is No.

Filter Security By

Allows you to show/hide additional report filters. Options include:

  • Security Cross Reference (Default). If you select this option, the panel unhides the Xref Type and Xref Security ID fields for data entry.

  • Issue Name. If you select this option, the panel unhides the Issue Name field for data entry.

  • Primary Asset ID. If you select this option, the panel unhides the Primary Asset ID field for data entry.

Other Filters

You can filter results by Long Short indicator.

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