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I don't day trade. I only trade once or twice per week at most, sometimes holding positions for weeks at a time. Therefore, I need to have a day time job until my account reaches a certain size that would require my full attention.

Yes, the money was ACHed in. I did call them awhile back about this problem, and the customer rep acknowledged the problem and told me they would fix it soon. Apparently they haven't done so and that's why I am bringing this issue up on ET. Every other major broker is able to display the...

OldTrader: What you described is not the case. The cash has been sitting in my account for over 45 days. Plus I don't have any positions in my account, it's pure cash.

When I log into my IB's "Account Management" menu, then "Funds Management", then "Withdrawals", it always says: "Funds Available For Withdrawal: USD, 0.00", even though I have cash sitting in my account. Does anyone else have the same problem? I'm thinking of transferring some assets to IB...

Thanks stussy. One more question, does this rule apply to ETFs? You said "have to clear the trade with your compliance guy 3 days in advance...". Do you mean I have to let the compliance guy know the intention of my trade 3 days before the actual date I plan to trade?

I have a question for all who have been equity analysts before. As an equity analyst, are you allowed to trade your own account? Or just invest in mutual funds? I am thinking of getting an MBA to get into investment management but am concerned that as an equity analyst, you won't be allowed...