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Careful here - We have a good case study in front of us called MF Global. I certainly do not agree 100%, but find comfort in segregation.

Very interesting. What is your understanding of seggregation rules if IB goes under?

Yes - confirmed by IB to me just now

We seem to share the same risk aversion profile, and possibly approach to investing. But in fairness to OP, his/her question is properly framed to only deal with his/her EUR holdings. He/she is not looking for advice regarding planing, FX or asset allocation. Why do you feel entitled to give...

You did indeed - and that was kind from you. But why the passive aggressive, somehow patronising but certainly confrontational question at the end of your reply? "Where did you got the impression that IB will liquidate without notification? Just a guess?"

For the sake of good order - a quick notification that I have quoted you here just now: https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/negative-interest-rate-interactive-brokers.339133/#post-4988443

My account is quite large as well but 90% USD. Another idea that I have not explored yet can be found here: https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/interactive-brokers-fails-to-dismiss-ex-clients-complaint-over-negligent-position-liquidation.336414/page-4#post-4952652 "Sig" buys short dated...

Another way - you may want to look further into that is to use multiple sub-accounts to raise the fee threshold limits. Not sure if that would work!

I am guessing from your question that you want exposure to EUR but without the carry cost. The way I do it is through a basket of EU and EU peripheral currency, all held below their respective fee thresholds. Think SEK, DKK, CHF, GBP, etc... the challenge is to mix the weights in a way to best...

"(but I could be wrong on this one)" Chill dude. It's a new year full of joy. I am aware of the notification when you enter a short but am not sure about notification if it's called back subsequently. Chat line agent could not confirm it to me either way.

Just to add to this - IB's help desk confirms to me that no locate fee is charged by IB on top of the borrow fee (charged daily). Good news! Having said that: 1) amount available to borrow is theoretical at best when dealing with illiquid shares. You are mercy at the SLB team. Anything with...

you can use IB standard ones with API (OCA, etc...) or even better, let VBA do it for you

Defo not possible with IB. But you can overlay your spreadsheet with a 3rd part provider. I use BAM SEC but they don't have an API yet.

What is the minimum one should have at their account at IB to have an account manager assigned to one's account?

Hey Sig, I am now trying to limit my exposure risk to IB. I am referring to your comment here: https://tinyurl.com/y2p34vg4 For multiple reasons I am exclusively with IB for now and have well in excess of $500k. I understand that my account is segregate in the case of bankruptcy. Do you...

Have you tried them? Do they offer any advantage?

Dont take this the wrong way....but are you bipolar?

And guess who is missing from commenting on this post? All the forum sponsors and other charlatans....

If you are looking for purpose in life, why not work for a charity? There is more to life than money. Your downside from trading is huge. I would never ever be tempted by trading or any form of gambling if I were you. It is time to talk to a clinical psychologist about all this as well. Last...

Do you know what very long term US equities returns are (from the 1920s to date)? Around 7 per cent p.a. from memory. That does not mean that you will recover your loss in less than 3 ys if you buy and hold a cheap SP500 ETF. But you are more likely than not to perform in line with market for...