Margin rules on leveraged ETFs apply only when buying on margin?

Discussion in 'ETFs' started by crgarcia, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. Margin rules on leveraged ETFs apply only when buying on margin?
    To further increase leverage?

    This doesn't apply if you buy them cash?
     
  2. Correct. I trade my IRA account, no leverage allowed, cash only. I "spend" full $2,000 buying $2,000 worth of stock or ETF. No leverage allowed before, no leverage rules apply. I win/earn what I earn and I lose what I lose, period. Not too difficult. :cool: