IB, you really suck...

Discussion in 'Interactive Brokers' started by lindq, Dec 15, 2020.

  1. cesfx

    cesfx

    I am concerned about what I read on the margin algo issues of IB. Because of that I never push it and I try to use no leverage, unless it's an options where I might have some naked exposition but only on debit spreads or longs.

    I have to admit that in 5 years, the few times that I have contacted them in Europe, they replied to both the phone and the chat and were quite helpful.

    Maybe US customer should try to call the uk-eu number for better assistance?
     
    #31     Dec 16, 2020
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  2. Nobert

    Nobert

    Admiral Markets, got small account, changes nothing - great support.
     
    #32     Dec 19, 2020
  3. ges

    ges

    IB has been great for my trading needs. I can't think where else I'd go. Their basket trader is perfect for my system trading.
     
    #33     Dec 19, 2020
  4. I’ve never once had an issue getting help from the many ways they offer support. Live Chat/phone/email.
     
    #34     Dec 19, 2020
  5. yc47ib

    yc47ib

    I trade Japanese stocks heavily, and IB is the only broker that offer this capability within the US, please correct me if I am wrong. Thank you.
     
    #35     Dec 19, 2020
  6. IB cad charge $150 in commissions for an order of 15000 shares. How you like them beavers? On what planet can they justify that. In pussy canada.

    "Unlike most Canadians brokers who charge a flat fee, our commissions for US stocks are 0.005 USD/share and 0.01 CAD/share for CAD stocks. Minimum commission is 1$."

    shorturl.at/oxyWY
     
    #36     Dec 19, 2020
  7. Cabin111

    Cabin111

    It seems my american depositary receipt fees are going up. Am I correct in this?? It use to be a small amount when dividends were paid. Just wondering if the banks (and brokers) are raising fees...Especially for Japanese stocks.
     
    #37     Dec 19, 2020
  8. Dicer

    Dicer

    Just like marriage.
     
    #38     Dec 20, 2020
  9. pstrusi

    pstrusi

    One last thing that always works is sending them a Ticker, that private messaging system, hopefully it's not a matter of urgency
     
    #39     Dec 20, 2020