In order to see how much cash is in your account, click on the Account menu option in TWS followed by Account Window. Scroll down to the section titled Market Value - Real FX Balance...
Read MoreTo convert non-base currency balances in TWS, go to Account Window, right-click on the balance, and choose "Close Currency Balance" or "Close All Non-base Currency Balances." Use limit orders to avoid rejections. If no direct pair, use a common currency. MEXEM converts small balances upon account closure. In MEXEM Mobile, use Convert Currency feature. Note: Currency balances may not match Virtual FX Positions.
Read MoreInvesting on margin means borrowing funds to open a position. If an account's overall cash balance is negative, it indicates a loan subject to interest fees. Despite a positive overall balance, there could still be a loan due to balance netting or timing differences. For more info, check the MEXEM Knowledge Base article on identifying borrowed funds.
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