Options on futures positions in IBKR: extended buying power despite fully utilized cash?

Discussion in 'Interactive Brokers' started by killATwill, Nov 14, 2023.

  1. I just purchased some options on futures in IB and was surprised to find that despite using up my available cash, the firm seems to still be extending me buying power.

    Could it be that the my options on futures position is margineable? I'm surprised by this if so.
     
  2. ids

    ids

    Yes, options are marginable including options on futures. Why it is surpising?
     
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