I have several investing accounts in which I follow different strategies. In the highest risk one I am contemplating buying options in a margin account. I currently trade options. I also trade on margin (shares only and in a different account). So neither of these instruments hold fear or mystery for me.
If my option plays go against me I’m comfortable with the risk of losing the entire amount of capital in that account, however I do not want the damage to spread to other accounts and/or indebtedness.
So, if I start buying options on margin in my high risk strategy/account can I lose more than I put in? Or will margin calls and forced selling by the broker prevent that?