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Margin on Calendars with Schwab is going to be a problem. Just trying to find a platform that has a similar analysis/risk graph where I can place orders directly to the broker. Using the TOS analysis page to define positions, adjustments, hedges and then placing said orders with another broker...

So what are the alternatives to TOS? I have used the TOS Analysis page for years and have not found one like it at any other broker. Since I sometimes trade short term Calendar Spreads (1-3, 1-4, etc.) I feel like I need an analysis/risk platform where I can place orders quickly since hedging...

Yup and a Fly or BWB may turn out to be a better strategy in many situations. Thanks Tom!

Seems my question has been answered just now by TDA Trader Support: Dear Lindsey, You're correct on the margin requirement. From Schwab's side, the margin requirements on those strategies may increase from TD Ameritrade. We will of course keep you updated as far as any adjustment that may...

I hope I am wrong but it appears that once the TDA/Schwab transition happens, there will be a significant change to the required margin with Calendar Spreads on Broad-based Indexes. I have asked TDA about this several times and they send me to this Schwab website for the answer...

Hi Steve: Sorry to get this in to you so late. Perhaps some topics you can cover in today's session are: As long as one has a good trade structure and entry price, having patience to let the trade mature. I assume a lot of people focus on the expiration risk in the trade and get nervous about...