Newbie Question about IB Margin

[JS11374]

I'm about to start trading options with IB. However, I'm having problems understanding their margin rules regarding spreads. Say, I'm want a position:

Long Dec 92 Call at 14
Short Dec 80 Put at 5.6

Aside from the difference in the prices, how would would I need as margin requirement? Could someone show me how to calculate this? Thanks.

 

[def]

please send that question to help@interactivebrokers.com they are best equipped to provide you with the info. Alternatively you can look on IB's web site at http://www.interactivebrokers.com/html/retailAccount/clearing.html#marginopt for more info.

thanks,
def

 

[kenstl]

...is that a test question?

 

[JS11374]

What test are you talking about?

 

[kenstl]

uhh...the IB test??? didn't you say you were about to start trading options with IB???

(it was a joke)