Should be fairly self-explanatory. The specific instructions for column (d) of Sch D appear below. In short, adjust your cost (or other) basis...
IOM leases right now are running $3300-$3500/mo. There's also the issue of applying for membership which involves, inter alia, submitting a...
Actually I believe he was a member of some (unspecified) managing director's committee. But, then again, they have so many committees it wouldn't...
Hey, no fair! I thought you had to open an account to get the book. Also, what's the deal with the internet rebate? Clients qualify for a...
"'The war on terrorism,' says Professor Paul Rogers, of Bradford University's Department of Peace Studies, 'is simply a euphemism for extending US...
Although that seems pretty goofy, in many cases it's mutual funds and REITs that are the problem. In fact, the IRC actually prevents them from...
Well, their web site is certainly nice. They've done a great job of explaining the basics in a organized format. If nothing else, it's worth...
I agree. Putting your funds in the hands of established =clearing= FCMs makes this sort of crap much less likely. In fact, it reduces the...
Regal appears to be tough to beat if you do size. However, the $29 unlimited rate only applies to equity options. Index options are $1.25 per...
Good God! Just came across this thread and, out of curiosity, did they indicate why the increase is so dramatic? I mean, something on the order of...
Alright, JJ, let's assume this is indeed the case. Does VL even offer a fund that invests exclusively in stocks ranked #1? I can't find one that...
Soft dollars don't appear to be too problematic provided proper disclosure is made and, generally, the primary purpose is research. What these...
For futures, yep, commissions (as well as certain other fees) should be included (i.e. deducted) on your 1099-B.....different than stock sales...
One thing's for sure, expenses certainly don't help. Compare Vanguard's Index 500 with the Value Line Fund assuming a $10k investment and 5%...
I recall people starting to talk about this (seriously) probably 5 years ago. When it reached a fevered pitch a few years later, the argument was...
Arrrgghh! You're right. I just looked at mine (not from IB) and commissions were factored in. Only thing I can suggest is contact them...
trader388, Adjust your cost basis to reflect the amount of the commission........upward that is :)
I don't think Milken will ever work in the industry again but then, with over half a billion in net worth, I suppose he doesn't much care. It...
Hope so! Isn't our goal to remit, say, $25M in estimated tax payments per quarter as a result of trading profits (well, I'll settle for the whole...
In My Humble Opinion. Your broker should send you a 1099-B if you've had any sales in your account during the previous year. You probably...
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