I would like to use leverage but cap my loss at initial investment. For all their faults, I'm interested in leveraged ETFs for this reason. I...
yes, I understand. It just assumes that shrinking the position is an option and slippage or the market malfunctioning doesn't destroy the account.
Thanks, that sounds like a lot to me? A 'flash crash' could wipe you out, no?
Really enjoyed this discussion! I like that you can take on leverage in a levered ETF and and have that amount be your max loss. Where as you can...
How did you come upon these numbers? Thanks
Hi, IB is my main broker, but I believe in having a backup broker or 2 for safety. Platform and execution reliability in volatile markets and...
I don't. Maybe someone else can help you out?
IB is inexpensive and reliable. Although, I've only used them for about a year. Others have more experience. Their charting is very basic, but...
Hey NoBias, I was reading through this thread and caught your flash crash experience. Would you share details? Have you made any system changes?...
What are your top 3 brokers for price and reliability? I am primarily with IB, but looking for backups. Thanks!
I would like the profit potential of leverage without being wiped out with 1 fluke day in the market....ahhh to dream
IB and yes I do. I probably would do a shorter time duration as they are a bit cheaper in the long run. The biggest problem with this strategy is...
I should add that my system would have me out before a 20% drop. I am interested at that 20% protection point in case of a real black swan event...
Thanks JackRab, That is about what I am looking at. It is primarily to cover a margin call. I am ultimately looking at safer ways to hold leverage...
I am considering put protection to put a floor under my long term trading position around a 20% pullback on ES. Was anyone holding puts during '08...
Hi beefcaketrade, Yes, that is at the heart of my question. Although as it relates to ES specifically as opposed to stocks. But that's really...
Thank you! CME will give 24hrs notice. That's helpful info. Has anyone had a broker raise ES margin without 24hrs warning? I'm particularly...
Thanks Comagnum! Is there advance notice of margin increases? I'm trying to evaluate how much cash needs to be in the brokerage account to not get...
Yes, fair enough with VIX under 20. My question is on a long term horizon. What can happen to margin requirements when the VIX goes above 20?
I'd love to hear more too. Do you agree with the assessment that you should be able to get filled within 10 handles of a stop?
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