For shorting 3X/-3X ETF with IB, how much money do I need to maintain in my account?

Discussion in 'Interactive Brokers' started by GloriaBrown, May 24, 2018.

  1. IB increased the vix related etf margins a lot like at least a month before that vix etf/option/furture bust, look like IB knew it was coming
     
    #21     May 25, 2018
  2. These CRAZY IB margin requirements are seriously cramping my profits.
     
    #22     May 25, 2018
  3. Why not use options instead ?
     
    #23     May 26, 2018