ETRADE is wrapping up private BETA testing of its new Margin Analyzer tool for ETRADE Pro and we had a chance to take a look.
The tool is a more advanced iteration of the margin analysis functionality made available on the website in mid 2015. Designed for clients needing a quick way to run sophisticated margin calculations, ETRADE has done a good job making the tool accessible and easy to use.
Margin Analyzer allows clients to:
- View their full portfolio and the current real-time margin requirements for each position (see screenshot below).
- Lookup individual securities and assess their requirements before taking a trade. This includes adding option legs and running hypothetical complex option trades.
- Run current positions through the margin calculator to determine how the portfolio is impacted in the case of a sale. This is especially useful during rare margin calls.
Margin Analyzer for ETRADE Pro will exit private BETA in late January and slowly roll out to all clients thereafter.