EUR/CHF wipeout/margin call ... negative balance ... what to do?

Discussion in 'Forex' started by Pentaquark, Jan 18, 2015.

  1. destriero

    destriero


    Well then let them post. It's a sad state of affairs that you clowns want to walk away from an obligation. Nobody forced any of you fools to buy EUR. Swallow your medicine and move along.
     
    #61     Jan 19, 2015
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  2. Turveyd

    Turveyd

    The only thing I will say in your favour, who would be mad enough to trade EUR/CHF it's been in a 3 pip range for weeks, I see normal movement then protection kicks in at 1.20000 and flat line till it gets above.

    They where long, expecting the protection to make it a zero risk, wait for a bounce higher and take profits, guess that zero risk eventually bit them on the ass.
     
    #62     Jan 19, 2015
  3. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    No broker would offer 5:1 leverage if the loan was non-recourse. Forget about larger leverage.
     
    #63     Jan 19, 2015
  4. Snbmess

    Snbmess

    Hi,
    I am in the same situation as you. Negative balance exceeds 3x my initial money.
    I tried to do 50/50 agreement but the they told me they are looking for a full amount and that I should deposit significant upfront payment this week.
    I had the same position with other broker who covered my negative balance. So next time I open an account I will go for DUKASCOPY or OANDA.
    I also found out that my order to sell half of the position at 1.2011 was not filled, but when I exported the historical quotes from IB, there was a high of 1.201135 that week so order should have been filled. That would significantly impact my position.
    I will write a complaint to IB and I am going to find a lawyer who can help me.
    I think all of us with negative balance should file a joint compaint.

    Good luck

     
    #64     Jan 19, 2015
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  5. eurusdzn

    eurusdzn

    Hasnt every IB customer trading leveraged products had to state liquid net worth in writing?
    I would surmise that if losses exceed stated liquid net worth then you are off the hook for the
    difference. Otherwise pay up.
     
    #65     Jan 19, 2015
  6. Trader13

    Trader13

    Another way to look at it is ... what if this extreme move was in your favor, what would you expect from your broker?

    Edit: correction!
     
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2015
    #66     Jan 19, 2015
  7. TGregg

    TGregg

    Second this. Depending on your situation, you may either need to be saving up like a frugal Scrooge or getting ready to default. Probably best to read up on your local laws regarding defaults.
     
    #67     Jan 19, 2015



  8. The OP was short CHF.

    :)
     
    #69     Jan 19, 2015
  9. Thanks for stepping up to the plate with me on the topic!
     
    #70     Jan 19, 2015