IB margin calculation really rediculous!

Discussion in 'Interactive Brokers' started by hey825, Jul 14, 2006.

  1. The real question here is how much money do you have in the account?

    Because when I tried this out on my account I was charged about 40 USD margin on a single contract. Why so low?

    1) Portfolio margin
    2) Diversified account
    3) Enough money in the account

    If you have none of the above IB will charge you full prices because they need to cover their money.
     
    #11     Mar 7, 2010