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Coach, I have trouble to understand your calculation. The following is my calculation, and do not know why the result is different. step 1: 270*4.70=12690 step 2: 135*5.25 + 135*2.55=10530 step 3: Net debt=12690-10530=2160 So the adjustment is a net debt, not net credit...

Thanks, coach, MO and yip1997. I got it. MDS.

I would like to open an IRA account at IB to trade ES spreads as coach did (long or short ES). But I heard that IRA account does not allow margin. Can someone verify that IB allows IRA account to trade ES spread? Thanks, mdshiao

Rallymode, Thanks for your answer. Another question, what could be the maximum loss for one ES 1355/1360 bear call spread, if you bought for $1.50 credit and the ES expires at >1360? __________________________________________________ Quoter from Rallymode: To place an ES 5-point...

Rallymode or anyone, Ask a dumb question. What is the margin requirement for one ES 1355/1360 bear call spread? Thanks,