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October 4th, 2017, 04:33 PM

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IB int margin 30,000usd on Vix oct 17, rip off

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Posted By alko

I dont think that margin at 3x the face value is...

I dont think that margin at 3x the face value is reasonable or a sign of solid broker.

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October 4th, 2017, 03:23 PM

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IB int margin 30,000usd on Vix oct 17, rip off

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Posted By alko

Btw, TS initial margin is 2x the regular margin. ...

Btw, TS initial margin is 2x the regular margin.

What is going on here?!?!

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October 4th, 2017, 03:02 PM

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IB int margin 30,000usd on Vix oct 17, rip off

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Posted By alko

IB int margin 30,000usd on Vix oct 17, rip off

Just got off the phone with IB representative. They are now charging $30,000 initial margin for short position in the nearest vix October 2017 future. CFE margin is 6300.

What a rip off. Can...

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