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Do you trade in the grey market at all and if so with whom? I have more liquid instruments on my watch-list as well...

"IBKR will not accept transfers1 of or opening orders for U.S. Microcap Stocks designated by OTC as Caveat Emptor or Grey Market from any client" Can anyone suggest another discount broker offering Grey market OTC securities that are not traded on the OTCQX, OTCQB or Pink markets? Here is an...

What are Schwab's margin fees when borrowing and how do they compare to IB?

MS Excel - unquestionably.

No, I ain't. Arb pays out 2 to 4 per cent per annum. The trick is to borrow cheaply and gear up 25x. Not accessible to us I am affraid. Your objective of 30 per cent delta neutral is for the birds really.... 8 to 10 per cent long term is what most people aim for. As for my trading: I am a CFA...

Yes of course. Across markets and capital structures. I remember reading a study a while ago by BCG that minimum holding period was 9 months for retail investors to have holdings working for them instead of the broker and exchanges.

Then both of you are working for your broker and not yourselves. It's OK as long as you are in the clear about that.

Numbers don't lie. Why you are 10x away than the rest (on average) is not clear to me. You may want to review your strategy.

On average, 3 per cebt of your total fees are straight commissions earned by IB. And that's what is bothering you?

I am an IBKR shareholder. Interest income was 97% of PBT last year. Trading income is less than 3 per cent. If you think you are being ripped off by comissions think again. IB's balance sheet is closer to a bank than a broker.

Not correct. IB Prime kicks in from 1m AUM if you care for it.

Out of curiosity, are you trading oil futures and if so, how is the currebt volatility affecting you?

Thank you, once again for alerting me about those pitfalls....

Your holdings and/or recent trading activity in **** in your Interactive Brokers (“IBKR”) account indicate that you may be an affiliate for the security as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933. If you are an affiliate, the number of equity securities you may sell during any...

The cheapest and best hedge is selling stocks for cash. Full stop.

I fo Because numbers don't lie.

You would need to look very carefully at what @FoggerMan said. It will take you time to understand it all but it is a very important concept. Same applies to VIX ETFs and other commodities.....

That threads stinks of high risk gambling...

This key it seems, Buying Power only applies for day trading. Excess Liquidity is what matters over night is my understanding.

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