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    IBKR the best imo.

    Like many, I frustrated by the arbitrary margin increases by IB over the years (Been with IB for ~20 years). I've traded with several other brokers who does not jump through the margin roof with a hint of market volatility. The things that kept me at IB is the convenience (ability to trade...
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    TV Series: Industry

    New TV series just up on HBO and HBO max. Just watched Ep 1, two thumbs up for me. Can't wait for the rest of the season! --- Industry is an exhilarating dive into the world of international finance, as seen through the eyes of ambitious twenty-somethings struggling to secure their futures...
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    Differences in Exchanges

    Seconding this question, I have noticed that on IBKR, for some order types/combinations, my EDGX/EDGA/DirectEDGE orders 'held and monitored' (tagged in blue) rather than 'submitted' (tagged in green) to the exchange while there are no such issues with ARCA/Island using the same order...
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    Best Country for Trading (Tax efficiency)

    I have never heard of that situation you described. The criteria of being taxed as regular income is if you are a 'professional', e.g. meaning you are employed and your income/salary is from trading.
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    Best Country for Trading (Tax efficiency)

    Singapore does not have capital gains tax. Interactive Brokers recently started their office here as well. So I reckon there's good amount of capital based here. Feel free to send me a PM.
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    Can you leverage prop firm infra as a non-pro / retail trader?

    Sent you a PM!
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    Cboe Futures Exchange plans launch of mini VIX futures

    NEW YORK, June 10 (Reuters) - The Cboe Futures Exchange submitted a regulatory filing on Tuesday to launch mini futures on the Cboe Volatility Index as it looks to expand its array of products that allow investors to guard against equity market gyrations. The mini futures will be a tenth of the...
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    Rowdy Chicago trading pits face risky reopen, extinction threat

    https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/rowdy-chicago-trading-pits-face-risky-reopen-extinction-threat-1.1441691 interesting article 1) anyone executing 24 legged spreads? o_O 2) anyone hear of RVAssets? what exactly do they do?
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    IB not working

    Could be they are upgrading some stuffs there. I just logged in IB to a new look and feel.
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    Prop shops in Asia

    Thanks! Looking for more inputs. I'm based in Singapore. Feel free to PM me as well!
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    How traders are adapting to life off the trading floor in a global pandemic

    Speaking of which, anyone tuning into the Berkshire 'live' broadcast today 4pm EST? Available on Yahoo Finance.
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    How traders are adapting to life off the trading floor in a global pandemic

    How traders are adapting to life off the trading floor in a global pandemic https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/01/coronavirus-traders-adapt-to-life-off-the-trading-floor.html
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