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IB Hands down. They are more competitive in rates, you need 100k to get portfolio margin. TOS is retail, IB feel more business like.

Just make up an email address,

Yeah they are a white label of gain/forex.com stay away from them for forex.

I am currently trading spot forex, and am considering switching over futures. I just have a couple questions for fx futures traders. I realize that the futures gets you the 1256 election where as on the spot side its not likely. That is why I am considering switching. I mainly trade GBP.USD...

Even if you decide to that, i would strongly discourage you from using forex.com, they are the biggest bucket shops in the market. I know some brokers are bad, but they are the worst.

Isn't spot forex better with a bigger market? And more leverage? Or am i mistaken?

A lot of people feel more leverage gives them a bigger cushion, and sense of security. That is true, if you manage your risk and are careful. It can also hurt you, by having you stay to long in a trade that is going against you, and before you know it your wiped. I know a friend who wanted to...

How's redi in the forex spot markets?

It may have a hard day today, with the down market. I doubt it'll sell of much, probably move up, based on the hope and hype of its products.

I got it as a message through tws. I'm guessing they are taking effect on july 1st.

Yeah they sent that, but they also said they will raise margin levels for futures by 25%.

So IB is removing intraday margin. Also they say they are raising futures margin. Anyone know the amounts?

Hey is IB'S fx system down or something you can't close or open positions.

It's called a sell order. This is a stupid topic. Seriously you want to hedge a gain in a 2.40 stock. You should sell your initial investment.

I have been using IB forex for two years. I love it, sure it's got a learning curve compared to many of those one click order brokers. The spreads are great, and if you can get your volume, you commission rates improve. The 2.5% leverage is a bit high when compared to many other brokers...

Stay away from them, when the market crashed two weeks ago, there site and phone lines were down during that time.

You will pay professional fees the second you start charging your clients fees.

General Electric is my bet, they are the next GM.

I would suggest you get a program like tradelog by armencorp to keep track of your trades with IB, it makes things a lot easier.

Anyone know the difference between NYSE Professional - Level I and ArcaBook for Equities Professional. I am not sure which one i need, both are the same i think or not? I want nyse stocks and and dow index.