Recent Content by SVP_of_Fund_Pyrotechnics

  1. Can I trade futures with borrowed money (trading on margin with margin)

    Resurrecting an old thread. I stumbled upon this via a Google search and i couldn't help but click the bait. I'm a little confused why everyone...
    Post by: SVP_of_Fund_Pyrotechnics, Feb 12, 2022 in forum: Trading

  2. Will IB ever, in the near future, make it easy to transfer money in/out?

    I can transfer from my checking account into IB, of course using my bank's infrastructure. I can direct deposit my paycheck into IB, using my...
    Thread by: SVP_of_Fund_Pyrotechnics, Mar 17, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Interactive Brokers

  3. Any benefit from Portfolio Margin for a diverse portfolio of ETFs held long term?

    I realize portfolio margin is a bit of a black box but I'm somewhat confused whether it only applies to direct hedges (eg. puts on long positions)...
    Thread by: SVP_of_Fund_Pyrotechnics, Feb 16, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Trading

  4. Possible to open new position with existing positions >maint margin but <RegT initial? At IB.

    I'm really confused by the wording of things I've read on IB's site regarding their policies for RegT margin accounts. I'll provide an example...
    Thread by: SVP_of_Fund_Pyrotechnics, Sep 26, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Risk Management