Higher leverage

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Hi,

I'm interested in learning options for increasing leverage, while trading equities/options. I have a strategy that seems to preform well...

I have anywhere from $100k-$1m ready to put to work. Right now, with IB's portfolio margin, I can buy approx 4x my capital.

I'm curious what my options are for going beyond that, if I'd like. How would I borrow more money?
 
Ah ha.

I had seen all the discussion/mention of prop trading on this forum, but never really paid attention. I have plenty of capital, a good trading platform, and didn't think they would have anything to offer.

Looks like I have to do some more research there. Is the primary draw of joining a prop firm the higher leverage available?

I'm not really day-trading. My strategy requires me to hold up to 30 days. I'm also not looking to incur significantly more commissions (than what I'm paying IB), and I want reasonable margin rates (3%-4.5%). I also don't want to use anyone else's platform; I'd prefer to keep my own.

Is there a prop firm out there that would make sense for me?
 
you have 100k-1 million?

um, why not trade currencies, you get 1:100 leverage.

So your 1 million dollar stake becomes 100 million. I highly doubt you need 1:100 if you have 100k-1m.

Are you Nick Leeson? Lol. :D
 
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