During the 90's bubble there were a lot of imbeciles who simply had moneyed connections and launched hedge funds. Hell, if one's inheritance or...
Just visited Optionetic's message boards ... it seems that Optionetics has created a class of customers called "Elite Traders." It was a bit...
Rules on investable assets in an IRA are much more permissive than most people assume. You can purchase a home or even rare art in an IRA. To...
I'm a big believer in seasonality and all things equal, am generally short in Sept. - Oct. ... This year, however, I think we are poised to...
Funny, last weekend I met someone who make markets (errr, position trades) in the Singapore Eurodollar pit. Does anyone here have direct...
When in doubt read the instructions. All of the information you need is on the IB website, so read the option margin requirements there and...
Yes ...
If you're trading small-cap stocks directly in emerging markets the detail of BB news flow on a specific issue is pretty awesome. I haven't found...
Just finished a trip myself: 1. Ask the hotels you will be staying at about internet access. Most usually offer broadband or dial-up service...
Recently been dabbling w/ GBL: Eurobund Options ... still in early stage of learning curve but interested in discussion.
Sounds like the Halekulani ... ? At some establishments guests pay for the privilege of being assholes. I pay extra to SERVICE PROVIDERS to kiss...
In this instance you are using the term 'margin' too losely. The prohibition is on purchasing assets for an IRA with borrowed funds. When you...
None whatsoever. The fundamental difference between investing and trading is your holding period. They are otherwise indistinguishable. The...
Nonsense. Many futures brokers offer 'self-directed' IRAs in which you can trade essentially all of your account. I've perused the IRA tax...
I would think we will be able to short futures in an IRA with IB, which would make the Rydex funds redundant. One can short futures contracts in a...
For those of us forever weighing risks, this line from Unforgiven is appropriate: Kid: "Yep, I shot him dead alright. I guess he had it...
Just reviewed the Wizard of Oz tape. Clearly midgets avoid running even on fear of death. On the appearance of the wicked witch they all cowered...
Ok, got your number now metoox - I also saw the article below when it came out ... so Bahamas experiencing a sudden spurt in the insurance...
IB has the Kospi futures and options in the works. You can also trade through a local or full-service broker.
Yes. The resource is called a "Bloomberg Terminal."
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