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What kind of forex pair would need to "borrow currencies" in IB account?
Is USDJPY considered as borrow currencies? (the value in the account with USDJPY always expressed in yen)
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What kind of forex pair would need to "borrow currencies" in IB account?
Is USDJPY considered as borrow currencies? (the value in the account with USDJPY always expressed in yen)
Thanks!

Borrowing depends on the currency in your account(s).

If you buy something that is settled in another currency than your funds, you will have to either
- buy the currency needed to settle
- borrow the currency


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 sw88 
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Sorry, I didn't make it clear. My base currency is USD. So, if I trade USDJPY, will it be settled in JPY or USD?


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Sorry, I didn't make it clear. My base currency is USD. So, if I trade USDJPY, will it be settled in JPY or USD?

Settled in JPY


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