Recent Content by mskl

  1. Is this for real?? Retirees not concerned about everyday markets??

    don't worry. Trump says tariffs will make America rich. then Americans are going to get rich. lol. enjoy the ride
    Post by: mskl, Apr 6, 2025 in forum: Trading

  2. 390-order threshold and removal of professional status

    you would pay professional fees. Perhaps that was written when Pro fees were the same as BD fees. btw - not sure what you are getting to with...
    Post by: mskl, Sep 25, 2024 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  3. 390-order threshold and removal of professional status

    not sure. when I have been a pro (about 4 times) - I have not gotten close to the 75% mark. My guess is that you would not receive the message.
    Post by: mskl, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  4. 390-order threshold and removal of professional status

    qwerty11: It is not as good now. I'm pretty sure the warning happens 2 business days after now (around 11 AM EST). 75% and 90% warnings. I...
    Post by: mskl, Sep 20, 2024 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  5. When will the current surge in Bitcoin end?

    Agreed, however there WILL come a point where they will be out of options and will likely protect the value of money. I'm about 80% certain they...
    Post by: mskl, Mar 3, 2024 in forum: Trading

  6. When will the current surge in Bitcoin end?

    Crypto will end when G7 nations start protecting the value of their currencies via Balance sheet reduction and deficit reduction. Until then -...
    Post by: mskl, Mar 3, 2024 in forum: Trading

  7. Thomas Peterffy interview YouTube,

    Yes, this is much better (a year old but better). I love the man and the stories that he tells. Love the hiring attractive women just so the...
    Post by: mskl, Aug 21, 2023 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  8. Thomas Peterffy interview YouTube,

    thanks for sharing.
    Post by: mskl, Aug 21, 2023 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  9. Withholding on Publicly Traded Partnerships effective 1/1/2023

    thanks!
    Post by: mskl, Apr 4, 2023 in forum: Taxes and Accounting

  10. Withholding on Publicly Traded Partnerships effective 1/1/2023

    I've been in this business for over 30 years and this has to be the craziest thing I have ever seen. Why isn't there more non US residents...
    Post by: mskl, Jan 11, 2023 in forum: Taxes and Accounting

  11. term borrowing of stocks

    Here is what you can do if the stock has equity options: 1) Buy a Conversion (way out of the money on the call side) and as long as you don't get...
    Post by: mskl, Nov 19, 2022 in forum: Retail Brokers

  12. Which one of you guys were around for the 2008 crash?

    been around since 1987 (great year to start trading) buy the dip...how can you lose? (lol) and quick - buy some more crypto
    Post by: mskl, Nov 9, 2022 in forum: Stocks

  13. Cboe says Robinhood and Virtu among potential equity partners in crypto exchange

    Brokers/Wholesalers/Exchanges working together. You wonder why there are conflicts of interest in the marketplace........
    Post by: mskl, Aug 26, 2022 in forum: Crypto Assets

  14. There is NO MORE RISK in the stock market...!

    I'm not a fundamental guy but... quick calculation: QE has been the reason why every asset class has gone up. If the S&P just went to pre covid...
    Post by: mskl, May 9, 2022 in forum: Trading

  15. Market Makers Approach to Options Trading

    Makes no sense to us. But to "them" it does.... ajacobson: Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack the direction of this thread. I feel the need to...
    Post by: mskl, Apr 8, 2022 in forum: Options