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I use margin. I know where the limits are and of course I stay clear of them. One look on your account window shows you every number you need to know. Go below these numbers and the system starts fixing things for you. I'm not sure how much simpler it could be. IB uses standard "exchange...

Liquidations have nothing to do with profitability. Yes, IB has less EXPOSURE than other brokers. This in turn makes them a more reliable broker and more likely to be there for their customers long term. At the end of the day I don't want option trader's positions to take out my broker...

I used to deal in underlyings and cc's some years ago. I had 90% winners and the 10% of losers killed the other 90. A few stocks closed and never reopened. I may play this game again someday, but not without some downside protection that would keep those 10% from being such monster losers...

I don't think humans can really trade without emotion. Just learning to manage the emotions would be our best hope.

9/11? 1987 is still fresh in my mind.

When you click "mark all forums read", it will clear the yellow page icons. I usually read everything, including any PMs then the last thing I do before leaving is click "mark all forums read". This works well to only show me precisely what's been updated when I return later in the day.

The title of this thread should be "Does IB CUSTOMER take responsibility? The amazing story of one guy who increased your margin requirements."

To say they made 11K on the deal proves your logic is significantly flawed. It's been suggested you find another broker or don't run too close to the margin line next time. IB reps have bent over backwards here to explain things to you, albeit without obligation to do so. I don't see how...

Note he just posted and then split. More pot stirring.

From what I've read, you would be equally likely to be at the starting point. I always thought the square root example dealt with a 4 way option. Starting from a given point, one could move up, down, left or right. After 100 tosses, you would be highly likely to be within 10 spaces of the...

4 business days? Can we short their stock? Bettter yet where do I sign up? Do you know how much ruin one can create with 4 days lead time.

1000% yearly? No. Not possible.

Ditto.

? I think we're going to need a bit more info.

MAX and MIN.

I was surprised they didn't ask them to look at the Stevens reception as well. He clearly caught it initially and lost it as he turned. The issue was whether he held it long enough...looked very close to me. I didn't see the ball break the plane on Ben's run. It was clearly headed for it...

The Steelers had their share of bad calls in prior games, not that there were any egregious errors here. Most notable was the Colts game when Polamalu intercepted Manning late in the game and they overturned it, despite him hitting the ground, rolling over then getting up and taking a step...

Maybe I'm missing something, but doesn't: position size X current price = current acct value and IF current account value < maintenance then start liquidating. I would agree that it is probably time for you to switch brokers. IB just hasn't worked out for you. It's not for...

I agree with optioncoach that the practice is not as black and white as it is made out to be. The theory as Li Ka shing points out certainly holds water and makes for great party conversation, but the fact is that Taleb has X amount of cash to put to work every single month. So given this...