I like OptionAids Trade Track. It gives me results of plans and strategies. It doesn't do notes on each trade.
You might want to look at the Chicago Stock Exchange.
Thanks IB. Now I understand your margin policy. To sum it up it means move the account to ThinkOrSwim.
The point is that the day margins will be the same as the overnight margins.
IB: "In light of the market volatility and the continuing turmoil in financial services stocks, IB will eliminate intraday margin reductions....
I have no idea what JBO stands for.
I liked MultiCharts and I liked the idea of having a variety of data feeds. But ultimately the program is only as good as the data feed. IB's...
My source for the SPAN risk parameter file is the CME. Files are updated four times a day 10:30, 12:00, 3:15 & 5:00 CT. I can't provide example...
I traded futures and options on futures with IB and could never figure out how they get their margin required numbers. Their margins never agreed...
An LLC provide the same liability protection and anonymity as a corporation but are easier to maintain and not subject to Corp taxes. EIN is a...
Be aware that accounts in an LLC or Corp name pay professional fees for data.
reply to traderNik ES Condors (put and call credit spreads on the S&P 500 mini contract). With the S&P down 50, some of the short side of the...
I had adequate margin at the close Friday. Foreign markets tanked Monday but U.S. markets were closed. Margin changes don't take effect until...
On Jan 22nd the markets opened with the Dow down 400 and the S&P down 50 points. The margin requirements on futures for normal trading hours are...
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