Hey guys,

most of you probably prefer IB trader as broker when developing algos on quantconnect because of the low order costs.

But even if you have the "PatternDayTradingMarginModel" in place or the 25.000$ to meet the "pattern day trading" requirements - seems like we can't apply leverage/margins anymore using IB trader as broker.

Seems like its only possible for  “Eligible Contract Participants”, meaning those with very large balances in excess of $10M (not retail traders) "

http://www.leaprate.com/2016/08/interactive-brokers-to-discontinue-forex-margin-trading-for-retail-traders/ 

What are your experiences?

Can you guys still trade with leverage/margin on Forex and Shares using quantconnects low cost deal with IB trader?

Thanks

WS

PS: In case it still works for you: do you have code snippets / examples you would be willing to share or illustrate your IB margin/leverage preferences? Thanks for that!