I doubt it. TWS timer is synchronized with the server when it starts. The time difference means that PC timer not set correctly. Every time correction on PC will change TWS timer correspondently.
Our login procedure is absolutely secure in any case. SSL makes sense if you worry about somebody listening your channel and trying to figure out what exactly you are doing. For overwhelming majority it does not matter. SSL is not absolutely free in sense of time and resources. If you do not...
Yes, it is. You can find a list of available futures at
http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/trading/marginRequirements/margin_amer.php?ib_entity=llc
Look at CME section.
What you mean by "IB's unstable connectivity and restrictive margin policy"? Do you have your own experience as our customer? The last survey shows that about 2/3 of ET trade futures trough us. Do not make them look as a bunch of idiots please.
Trading KOSPI for US residents is a matter of regulations, not IB. We never promised access to Australian bonds. Variable ticks require quite expensive development and rewards are not clear at all.
You can trade KOSPI options.
Commissions are:
0.2% of option value
Minimum per order is KRW 1,000
Example: 10 Contracts @ KRW 0.75 Premium (KRW 100,000 Multiplier) = KRW 1,500
It is less then $1.5
They are published in usual place on...
Aardvark,
You can take any futures and futures options side or spread on IRA or a regular account. You do not own/borrow anything been long or short. You are just entering an obligation contract. Of course, the Clearing House as a counterparty of all deals does require a guarantee that you will...
There are no restrictions on trading any futures and futures options on IRA. These instruments do not involve money borrowing.
AFAIK, there are no free SPAN margin calculators. London SPAN calculator works fine but only for British markets.