Can You short FNMA with INTERACTIVE BROKERS

[WebTrader]

def or anyone, can you please tell me if this can be done, also what is the margin requirement and maintenance? Thanks!

 

[just21]

left click on the bid to get up a trade line then right click and choose check margin.

 

[traderob]

it can be shorted.

 

[luisHK]

it can be shorted.

It seems so indeed, maintenance margin is 100% long or short- actually it shows me slightly more than 100% (100.7%) when preparing a short order

 

[rmorse]

Not marginable. Under $5.00 and traded OTC.

 

[WebTrader]

Not marginable. Under $5.00 and traded OTC.

Do you have an account with IB, or are you just talking out of your ass?

Thank you all that have an account with IB and confirmed the stock can indeed be shorted.

 

[IB-AN]

If you log into Account Management and select the Support, Tools and then Short Stock Availability menu options, you'll be presented with a tool that provides updated information regarding shares available to borrow, indicative rates and historical inventory and rate trends.

See website link for additional details: http://ibkb.interactivebrokers.com/article/2024