If I can buy a sept 33 reversal for -33.10 thats a sure thing right? What would limit the number I could buy with porfolio margin?
Does anyone us ib's tws on an usecured wireless hotspot. Do you have any concerns about security? I know if you use SSL everything to/from IB...
There is also an option to "load setting from server" in tws. I think if you want to transfer settings you can save them in one tws and load them...
I think if you set up another ID for your account you can get a second device( got this info from another ET user)
Does anyone know a good way to find high yield conversions( above LIBOR)?
I'm new at trading energy futures and wonder how you evaluate whether a natural gas calendar is attractive. I looks like a large spread between...
Another problem with this strategy is that the ssf gets marked to market daily so if you put all your cash into efp's and the value of your short...
I think you are making this seem less of a problem than it really is. There have been times when I have resubmitted multiple times with no luck....
My experience with trying to sell efps to earn interest on excess cash is that the one with the best return aren't really for sale. You get an...
Are you saying they issue a 2nd device for the new username?
I found they had frequent serious outages ( about 1.5 years ago). They also do not support all the complex option orders you have at IB.
I'll take a shot - the call is .07 itm throw in the carry cost and you make up the difference but if I'm wrong do a conversion and make it a...
never mind the ps I just found the quote link{duh}
Thanks for this suggestion - Why do you suggest trading out to Dec07? Do you think this is a better strategy than stock/ssf for someone who just...
So purchases made on expiration day would settle the same day as assignments?
I use covered calls and frequently have assignments on expiration day. I was wondering when the settlement would actually occur. If I know my...
I see what you mean. It is not clear to me how this affects you buying power. I just took all the cash in my account( about 50% of balance)...
I'm not from IB but I'll take a shot. Find a stock with the yield you want [ I use a combination of the tws market scanner page and the java app...
The only problem with the long stock and short SSF strategy at IB is they don't let you do it in an IRA account . This doesn't make sense since...
In a word - no. I use a ffa to trade traditional and roth ira + regular margin account all in my name.
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