Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Margin Deposits Outstanding
American Electric Power Increase (Decrease) in Margin Deposits Outstanding remained flat by 0.0% to -$17.50M in Q4 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2021Feb 24, 2022
How to read this metric
An increase represents a cash outflow to meet margin requirements, often due to adverse price movements in hedged positions.
Detailed definition
Reflects the net change in cash collateral or margin deposits held with counterparties related to derivative and hedging...
Peer comparison
Common in energy marketing and trading firms; highly dependent on commodity price volatility and hedging strategy.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_margin_deposits_outstandingHistorical Data
1 years
| FY'21 | |
|---|---|
| Value | -$70.00M |
Increase (Decrease) in Margin Deposits Outstanding at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Electric Power's increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding?
- American Electric Power (AEP) reported increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding of -$17.50M in Q4 2021.
- What does increase (decrease) in margin deposits outstanding mean?
- The net change in cash held as collateral for trading or hedging activities.