Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Strategies & Market Trends : The Final Frontier - Online Remote Trading -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: B4TheBell who wrote (2902)	2/8/1998 8:01:00 PM
From: mr.mark	Respond to of 12617

" I find it difficult to calculate my margin buying power on the fly. You mentioned to Trader Rick a formula for calculating this? I would be much appreciated if you would post or e-mail." hello B4... here is what i use. i check it once at beginning of the day. i never thought about it changing throughout the day. dah. maybe someone can tell me if it changes per trade? guess it does! (account value) x (75%) - (margin balance) x (2) = daytrading buying power hope that helps, mr.mark