ES Gaps, Slippage & Leverage

Discussion in 'Index Futures' started by SailorG, Feb 5, 2017.

  1. SailorG

    SailorG

    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 closed out of my positions, as I would prefer to have as much cash as possible in an FDIC account if they'll give me enough time to ACH or wire more in.
     
    #21     Feb 6, 2017
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  2. algofy

    algofy

    I'm pretty sure they won't force liquidate without giving enough notice to post additional margin.
     
    #22     Feb 6, 2017
  3. comagnum

    comagnum

    Is there advance notice of margin increases?
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    Yes - there was advanced notice with TS - I think it was 2 days before the Brexit.
     
    #23     Feb 6, 2017
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  4. Handle123

    Handle123

    On Sept 17, 2001 when markets resumed, S&Ps opened 60 points lower.

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    #24     Feb 12, 2017
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    Good chart H123. What i remember about that move was not just the planes [2=] crashing in to the towers.Those enemy pilots did not know much tek analysis. SPY had already gone down a year, + so SEPT was the low for the year[2001], huge vol. Made the 50% low, later[SPY Hindsight $150/+--to $77/+] one year later, SEPT 2002...........................................

    Panic selling maybe more common; but i'm looking for that older chart on the surprise rate cut that cause a up spike about lunchtime. Not that i exspect a surprise rate cut, lunchtime today.LOL
     
    #25     Feb 13, 2017
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    Wise word, SailorGood, because they usually close out a over-leverage automatic @ among the worst prices.NOT because they hate you, LOL ; its just the way panic selling or panic buying happens.Options Xpress used to bank sweep in FDIC accounts; just clicked on their website, cant get that link to work@ [3:07 central time/chicago time.....................................] Mainly like the old Interactive Broker ad says , with owner riding a horse,''NEVER choose an ordinary investment vehicle'' LOL-true
     
    #26     Feb 13, 2017