Recent Content by trazan

  1. IB no interest on first 10K rule, what do you do with the money?

    You could, but the spreads are better using an EFP.
    Post by: trazan, Jul 6, 2007 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  2. EFPs & Tax consequences

    I was talking about a stock position. Lets say I own 100 shares of MSFT. To finance this position I buy an EFP, so my shares are sold and replaced...
    Post by: trazan, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: Retail Brokers

  3. EFPs & Tax consequences

    Did anyone look into the tax implications of using EFPs? Lets say I've got a long term position. Could I finance that position for a period of...
    Thread by: trazan, Jun 30, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: Retail Brokers

  4. U.S. Dollar Depreciation: What Are You Doing To Compensate For The Fall of The USD?

    Bought Yen.
    Post by: trazan, Apr 28, 2007 in forum: Trading

  5. IB no interest on first 10K rule, what do you do with the money?

    Effective duration is only 0.35 years. Look at the price history.
    Post by: trazan, Apr 15, 2007 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  6. IB no interest on first 10K rule, what do you do with the money?

    The distribution yield is 3%, which doesn't include capital gains. You'll need to look at 'Average yield to maturity'.
    Post by: trazan, Apr 15, 2007 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  7. IB no interest on first 10K rule, what do you do with the money?

    If you just want to earn interest, why not buy Lehman Short Treasury Bond Fund (SHV) for your excess cash. It will give you ~5% interest. You...
    Post by: trazan, Apr 15, 2007 in forum: Interactive Brokers