Yes, I totally understand, it's what I would have assumed as well. I probably should have given more background about myself since I'm new to...
Thanks. I have a solid understanding of straddles. The "experience" is not really for me to learn about options, just to satisfy IB's 100 trade...
Agreed, those two factors are important, but for the CC strategy I have in mind, commissions will make or break the profit margin. It's very low...
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. $1 contracts are what initially attracted me to MB, I'm cheap at heart and can't stand paying 3, 5, or...
Let me pose a different question: Can someone please give me the name of a broker (Penson-cleared or otherwise) who does credit your account...
The plot thickens...I spoke with a rep at Penson who seemed knowledgable about the process and he agreed that there should not be any restrictions...
Ok conveniently enough, they don't post that in their online documents... I also just spoke with rep #3 who agreed with rep #1 and said I will...
Thanks for the response. Shouldn't that premium be part of the new buying power? How is the account credited if you're not allowed to spend the...
Thanks. I just spoke with another rep at MB and he said I will see that premium within 1 business day after the sale. That makes more sense, but...
Thanks for the responses. As new as I am to options, I just couldn't see a clear advantage to writing an option and waiting until expiration to...
This post is related to another in the retail broker forum. I use MB Trading (clearing firm is Penson), and found out recently that when I...
...assuming that 'tdatspectral' stands for TD Ameritrade Spectral, this guy may end up having to change more than just his broker... :D
Any thoughts?
This may be a really noob question, but I am just getting into trading options. I had an interesting conversation with a rep at MB Trading...
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