Recent content by Pessimist

Thanks SND for the reply but I think you've misunderstood my point. I see options on IG simply as an index which varies in price - that is how IG treats them, regardless of what they represent in the 'real world'. When buying options, they margin on the full potential loss, which I accept no...

Hi everyone This is my first proper post on here. I've done a search through but haven't found this issue discussed. I have bought some options on IG index, who state "When you buy an option we will hold the full option premium (your maximum loss) as a deposit", and this is fair enough...

Good morning I am new to this forum but have been spread-betting for a few years, with mixed success! I was doing fine until the 'bounce' last year... I mainly use IG index but have tried a few others. I'm a pretty small-scale trader and tend to run my positions longer term, although have done...