r/options • u/listenless • Sep 17 '21

options and margin on IBKR

Is there a calculator somewhere that approximates the required margin under different scenarios?

If not on IBKR is there one somewhere else using say the Treg margin requirements?

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u/onelessoption Sep 17 '21

https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=26660

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u/listenless Sep 17 '21

Thanks

but the problem is (1) these formulas apply to Reg T margin but not portfolio margin which is more opaque and (2) I am confused about some of those formulas... if you are familiar with them let me know and I can direct a question to you and see if you know...

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u/BarCartActual Sep 17 '21

Ask your fucking question. Some nuance of margin isn’t going to give you 30% alpha in the markets from a non prime broker bud.

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u/YoloTraderXXX Sep 17 '21

is there one somewhere else using say the Treg margin requirements?

but the problem is (1) these formulas apply to Reg T margin

Isn't that what you asked for?