Recent Content by z0mbieJesus

  1. Virtual FX position?

    Hi, Likely a complete noob question but what is a virtual FX position? I currently use IB to buy stock on margin and found a AUD.USD position (FX...
    Thread by: z0mbieJesus, Dec 9, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Forex

  2. Interactive brokers base currency

    Ok so changing base currency allowed me to convert my deficit to USD. Fees look mostly similar so should do the job, I'll just change base...
    Post by: z0mbieJesus, Sep 1, 2020 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  3. Interactive brokers base currency

    Ok thanks. If this is not allowed wouldn't changing my base currency allow me to keep my negative balance in USD though? I've tried updating my...
    Post by: z0mbieJesus, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  4. Interactive brokers base currency

    Thanks but still not sure it answers my question. Some say it's just reporting but I currently have a negative USD and negative AUD balance in my...
    Post by: z0mbieJesus, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  5. Interactive brokers base currency

    Keep in mind my account is in negative as I have a margin loan. If I had cash in there I would lose money yes, but if I convert my negative...
    Post by: z0mbieJesus, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  6. Interactive brokers base currency

    Hi, I'm currently thinking of changing my base currency from AUD to USD, mainly with the purpose of converting my margin deficit into USD. My...
    Thread by: z0mbieJesus, Aug 30, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Interactive Brokers

  7. Options spreads

    Hmmm ok, I just thought future options were cash settled regardless where you land, damn
    Post by: z0mbieJesus, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: Options

  8. Options spreads

    What about the same with E mini future options? They're cash settled even if I land on both sides of the underlying correct?
    Post by: z0mbieJesus, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: Options

  9. Options spreads

    Ok thanks. Which calculations are you referring to? Performance or margin?
    Post by: z0mbieJesus, Aug 10, 2020 in forum: Options

  10. Options spreads

    So basically if I get caught out on both sides of the underlying through expiration or early exercise I can get stuck with the 100 contracts correct?
    Post by: z0mbieJesus, Aug 10, 2020 in forum: Options

  11. Options spreads

    Hi, I've been dabbling in options for the past 6 months or so, mostly in a paper account with interactive brokers. I want to clarify, if I...
    Thread by: z0mbieJesus, Aug 10, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Options

  12. Options combo orders

    Hmmm, IB just told me over the phone it's cash settled so don't have to worry about the 100 contracts or $ up front. Does that sound correct?
    Post by: z0mbieJesus, Apr 17, 2020 in forum: Options