Robert, if I use a livevolx option, does it use it still IB or Wedbush for clearing ?
Yes they do. They charge only initial requirements for now, so at least there is no risk of them starting liquidating your options, but who knows...
OK, first of all let me clarify ~100% initial margin. Here is what I mean, if you purchase a $300 option in vxx/uvxy/svxy, IB will want to see...
I did not receive a notice yet, but I am seeing all sorts of weird activity with margin. They are charging crazy initial margin to own vix puts...
Yes, I am seeing that as well, they now require crazy initial margin to own put spreads in all vol etps and not just that, looks like they now...
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