Shanx Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 Appreciate input from experienced traders, thanks in advance On putting in a a calendar spread on NVDA Buy 1 lot Aug 30 175/ Sell 1 lot Aug 16 175, IBKR calculates roughly 40000 USD+ as margin !!. account is Margin, not cash. It is not a US based account Unable to get any sensible help from IBKR, is this actualy correct? Quote
Kim Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 That's not possible. Please make sure your legs are correct. Quote
Shanx Posted July 30, 2019 Author Posted July 30, 2019 thanks Kim, roughly what would you have expected as margin ( a range will be fine). I have traded before on other brokers IBKR is new to me, and the experience is generally horrible. Quote
Kim Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 There is no margin for calendar spreads, only the debit that you pay. IB does require some learning curve, but t's one of the best brokers in terms of commissions and execution. Quote
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