Current Liabilities

Margin deposits and guaranty funds

Intercontinental Exchange Margin deposits and guaranty funds decreased by 8.2% to $76.79B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.5%, from $82.15B to $76.79B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Margin deposits and guaranty funds shows relatively stable performance with a -1.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher market activity or increased risk requirements for clearing members, while a decrease may indicate lower trading volumes or reduced margin requirements.

Detailed definition

This represents the collateral held by the exchange from clearing members to secure their obligations. It is a critical...

Peer comparison

Standard for clearinghouses and derivatives exchanges; peers like CME Group report similar segregated collateral balances.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_margin_deposits_and_guaranty_funds_l_d86016

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$78.98B$78.77B$82.15B$83.29B$86.22B$83.61B$76.79B
QoQ Change-0.3%+4.3%+1.4%+3.5%-3.0%-8.2%
YoY Change+4.0%+6.1%-6.5%
Range$76.79B$86.22B
CAGR-1.9%
Avg YoY Growth+1.2%
Median YoY Growth+4.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intercontinental Exchange's margin deposits and guaranty funds?
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) reported margin deposits and guaranty funds of $76.79B in Q4 2025.
How has Intercontinental Exchange's margin deposits and guaranty funds changed year-over-year?
Intercontinental Exchange's margin deposits and guaranty funds decreased by 6.5% year-over-year, from $82.15B to $76.79B.
What is the long-term trend for Intercontinental Exchange's margin deposits and guaranty funds?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Intercontinental Exchange's margin deposits and guaranty funds has grown at a -1.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $78.98B to $76.79B.
What does margin deposits and guaranty funds mean?
Collateral held by the exchange from clearing members to guarantee their trading obligations.