Is anyone familar with the "Sweep to Fill" order type? It's described as scanning for the best price and executing on it, but how is that...
Try as I may, I always seem to end up getting the bad end of the deal on the spread. Why is this and what can be done about it? Is it because of...
IN order to receive a dividend is it necessary to hold the stock at the EOD, the day BEFORE the ex div date, is that right? What happens if you...
I am looking for a decent API to automate trading on the TWS. Some years ago, I looked at the Excel DDE API they had and it was not so great nor...
Assuming this burst in commodity prices brings on a rise in inflation, then whats the likely consequence for the property market? Is it fair to...
Sure. The commission seems very tiny compared to the interest bill that forex brokers take. Like say they take 0.5% interest, 0.25% each way,...
Hi, How do currency futures work to the advantage of the broker? On forex, the brokers make a spread on the interest each way, so they gain alot....
Whats the best equilvant to cash thats traded thru an exchange? It has to be immedaitely tradeable, like instant liquidity. Is it possible to...
Hi I'm looking for some type of super stable, liquid, long only investment, (not T bonds) ideally the annual yield is greater than the volatility....
Hi, I have real problems dealing with the financial industry at times because on one hand theres a culture of 'the best and brightest' striving to...
I understand, and it makes sense. Thanks for your help.
Hi, What does the term "Gross Position Value" actually mean? Its quoted by IB as: "Long Stock Value + Short Stock Value + Long Option Value +...
Is this feasible for most people? Or do you need financial qualifications. I guess complex is compliance, does it need a seperate expert? If it...
Appreciate the insight. I'd be concerned about having to 'explain' the trades and so on
Hi, Is it possible to have some type of setup where Jill trades the TWS and Jack puts the money in and out but can not see what Jill is trading?...
How much do you think the clean up and liability really will cost BP?
A question: When shorting stocks, its possible to get a broker notice saying they can not find the stocks and there can be a 'buy in'. This can...
I believe ishares offer a number of EFTs, from memory they include italy and spain, but the volume is low on such nations and a hefty spread....
Everyday in everyway theres an incessant torrent of news about the rise of these BRIC nations not just economically but in influence and political...
Appreciate all the feedback, I get the impression it might not be as cut and dry as expected, some vacancy might knock a % point of the yield,...
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