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No one there? Ok I'll try again next year.

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yep. That's how much it cost.

does anyone here use ibs block trade desk? If so what do u think of it?

Any St Louis traders? Me: Ex Sell-side analyst, CFA, fulltime independent trader for 6 yrs. Would be fun to hook up with one or more folks in a similar situation. Cheers

One last time, else I'll check back in a couple three years.

I use a portal.

It's a good thing. I got the research and coverage I wanted and I didn't have to switch. IB has lower commissions and I don't have to deal with the headaches of learning a new platform and accounting of "away trades". Another company, Merlin, you may want to check out as well.

It turns out the brokers I wanted to deal with were much more open to having me write them a check for their research than I expected, so I kept my account at IB, and at least this year, am not "trading away" I investigated several firms and I thought RBC Carlin would have been the best for me...

Ah, clearly you are someone with local knowledge. I haven't been here that long, which sometimes confuses those who ask. Are you still here?

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Are there any experienced, full time stock traders in St. Louis that want to hook up? I have a financial background (CFA, etc.) and trading full time for over 5 years. Would be great to find anyone else in the area in a similar position.

I want to talk to analysts at different firms about what they've written in their equity research reports. For this each firm must be "paid" in commissions. That's why I'd use a prime broker to easily "trade away" at different firms - so they each get paid. I think doing daily, multiple äway...

...bumping one last time. Thanks guys for some really great suggestions. I'll post the list in case anyone might have an additional suggestion, but I think this is getting pretty narrowed down given my needs (doing trades away to pay for research and low cost) and constraints ($1-$2 million...

Anvil, I Just heard from a friend who know's Mercator and his (institutional) broker just went to work there, so now I have two good options to investigate. Thanks again. Another name or two would be much appreciated if anyone know's of other brokers.

Many thx, anyone else?

Is anyone using a prime broker? I'm considering setting one up to pay for sell-side equity research via commissions. My "wish list" would be someone with low fees as I want the extra "cost" to go for research, not other services. I'd also need them to accept a low account minimum of $1-$2...

Stevie Cohen

I get the pink screen all too often, from a T-1, DSL, and high speed cable connections, all on a way to regualr basis.

I havent' gotten a TMBR fill in months that I recall, but I was generally always happy when i did.