Retail broker with low margin requirement for xiv and vxx

Discussion in 'Retail Brokers' started by lbassit, Nov 19, 2017.

  1. lbassit

    lbassit

    Hello guys,

    I hope you are well. I'm trading xiv and vxx with IB but margin requirements are too high (80%)...

    I'm looking for an online broker who can offer better leverage for short/long vol product in the US or abroad and can accept non-US residents/citizens. I found firstrade with 60% margin requirement...Ally seems great but it's only for US based investors. Do you have any other ideas?

    PS: I have a limited number of trades/ year focusing on vxx and xiv with a SPX put or vix call for hedge.

    Thank you for your help!
     
  2. Robert Morse

    Robert Morse Sponsor

    Portfolio Margin or Reg-T? We offer both and foreign accounts.
     
  3. lbassit

    lbassit

    I will start with reg-t then PM in a few months.

    My understanding is that there isn't not that much difference between the two when the portfolio is concentrated?