I agree TDA has some issues but they are far and few in between. It's a solid broker and you would not regret opening an account with them. IB is...
What roadblocks? TOS is also TDA - different interface same broker (schwab eventually once the merger completes) I execute both of these orders...
Nope - every option leg is ~ 65 cents/contract
Python for all the Execution/API - some of my backend is still in java. Anyway the TDA API docs have good curl examples which easily translate...
Easy to use - all rest based - the initial authentication is somewhat weird but once you’re over that you get a token that’s valid for 90 days....
Tdameritrade - they have significantly less shortable stock compared to ib though
Im sure that’s what he ll say ;) Account blown out - check
It's a completely different approach to my own trading (he trades unhedged and directional) -> uncorrelated.
That actually depends how you trade. I mostly pair trade automated and for that I have better lock with mean reversion if stocks don't get spooked...
I'd take huge comfort knowing that my money is locked up in some foreign exchange after they got compromised by a hacker. I wouldn't worry about...
I think you can even simplify that. How about a UI that's a single text field how much money you want to make today. You put it into the text...
Are you sure? You're definitely right for IB but I'm also on 0 commission on TD Ameritrade and my option trades have moved to the new commission...
Ask yourself: Is there more signal or more noise in the market? I think 0 commissions were a game changer.
I disagree. In the 0 commission environment where you just pay regulatory fees you can easily martingale and make an easy buck - imo. I haven't...
A discretionary system called the spirit of Nicolas Darvas a discretionary system called the spirit of Nicolas Darvas
You state your personal opinion like it's a fact - I've a big ego too but I wouldn't venture to make such broad statements. As a former system...
Vpsdime - good value for what you pay Been using them for over 3 years with 2 servers - no regrets
I don’t base my trades on tweets but if a tweet reverses overall market direction with a crazy sharp move my risk management still takes me out...
Tariffs became weapons of financial destruction . A single tweet about the same thing (they want to come to the table - we're making good progress...
Great input tom, rather than answering just bashing it with full force - your tribe of "experts" will give you the head nod that only a small...
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