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Hi all- I posted a similar question before regarding this issue, but this one may be a little different. My original question was: My mom owned stock and transferred it to me. What are the tax implications? Someone linked me to a tax site that showed I would pay taxes on the difference...

You could look into PFF, which is a good dividend fund.

They only trade options I believe. I've interviewed with them before and also met them when they came to my school campus. The STP Program is for full time first years, though I think they have a similar program for experienced hires. They're a pretty legit company and their "edge" is...

Is there a free website where you can screen stocks that have the most options volume (and other criteria- i.e. market cap, minimum volume, etc...) TIA!!

I'm considering selling naked puts but would like some help understanding the terminology/conditions for trading: My broker has the following requirements when doing a naked put: Initial requirements: 20% of CMV minus out-of-money amount or 10% of strike price, whichever is greater...

Here's the problem: Assume you have $1 in your account. Your broker won't stop you from making any trades (i.e. if you decided to buy a stock worth $5 (assume no commission). This puts your account at $-4, which your broker won't stop you from doing. Assume stock goes up to $6 that...

You have to wait 3 days before stocks settle. Options take 1 days. If you buy a stock and sell it before the three day period, and use the cash to buy something else, that's a free riding violation.

Anyone using the new Lightspeed Web Trader? I'm currently using it but it's having a lot of problems with quotes, executing trades (which it won't let me do = big problem) and showing correct account balances.

Finviz.com can do some of what you're looking for like ADV. I'd be interested too if there's a screener that can allow for customized formulas.

I'm looking to buy the following bonds through ETFs (that don't have options). How can I hedge against declines in these bonds (independently)...by only using other ETFs/stocks, options (so no credit default stuff, etc...) -Junk bonds -US Investment grade bonds -Global bonds -US Long...