Recent content by Max Dup

I don't get it, are you saying you are "for" or "against" opening an account with a broker? On one hand, it seems like your saying that you are more of a paranoid type about privacy and that you have to provide a potential broker a lot of private information, and on the other hand it seems like...

This is from the SpeedTraders' website: "SPEEDTRADER ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR MARGIN AND OPTION ACCOUNTS ONLY NO CASH ACCOUNTS ACCEPTED – MINIMUM DEPOSIT $15,000 FOR US AND $25,000 FOR FOREIGN CLIENTS. Day Trading Accounts : There is a $25,000 minimum required to establish a day trading...

Since you don't have to deposit a minimum of 25K, should I understand that the PDT rule is only for US?

Then why the hell have I created a SureTrader account and provided all this information? Is it fit for doing day trading? Why would one create a SureTrader/SpeedTrader account vs a TD Canada Trust account? I'm a complete beginner at this, so please bare with me!

I didn't know you could open a trading account with TD Canada Trust... What's the difference between opening a SureTrader account vs a TD Canada Trust account? Is there a 25k minimum deposit?

I also have to provide my passport, driver license and social security number. Is SureTrader a reputable broker? Since I'm from Canada, I don't think my data will be reported to IRS. Maybe a similar Canadian institution? Thanks for the reply Conduit!

Hey guys, I'm just getting started with day trading. Since I don't have 25k (or 15k) to create a SpeedTrader account, I'm just going to create a SureTrader account. I am astonished at all the very sensitive information that needs to be provided when creating an account. It makes me very...