While I, too, would like to replace my current 4 accounts with 1, there is a problem there if you have open option positions. The account in which...
Good point. I didn't read it closely. I assumed that they were attempting to regulate those securities wherever they trade, not just on the Amex...
Hmmm. I can enter the full size contracts in TWS, and I can almost trade them, except it says "unable to value contract at this time", which is...
You're right. They must have done this sometime after the initial rule went into effect. I don't trade options much, so I didn't notice. This is...
I'm looking for an accountant and/or tax guy, preferably in the Los Angeles area, to handle taxes for a self-employed trader, possibly revisit...
I'm a software guy, familiar with IB TWS and myTrack (including SDK). Email me at "alanm (at) linkline.com".
NASDAQ used to be Selectnet. I don't know about now.
I asked CME and CBOT (a/c/e) this question, and was told that their intent is to charge per vendor/display device, even if they are displayed on...
Others have pointed out the key issue - that IB's order desk is no better off than the individual trader, because they use the same system. The...
It's more than just "aggressive". The option exchanges have effectively prevented individuals from making markets (see IB's comment letter at...
First, this is an incredible thread! The almost total lack of any substantive information on order routing and other tech issues at IB is...
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