Margin Violation Warning

Discussion in 'Options' started by ZEAK, Dec 16, 2015.

  1. ZEAK

    ZEAK

    Ok, so it might be the cost of the options then. Thanks for the info...
     
    #11     Dec 18, 2015
  2. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    What stocks are you long? What options are you short? My guess is your stock or options (depending on the position) aren't margin able.
     
    #12     Dec 18, 2015
  3. I don't know about IB specifically but it might have to do with the negative cash value of the account:
    Total Cash (-$1,032)
     
    #13     Dec 20, 2015
  4. > it might have to do with

    All this voodoo forensic analysis, without knowing the portfolio holdings, is a total waste of time.
     
    #14     Dec 21, 2015