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Hi all- I posted a similar question before regarding this issue, but this one may be a little different. My original question was: My mom owned stock and transferred it to me. What are the tax implications? Someone linked me to a tax site that showed I would pay taxes on the difference...

You could look into PFF, which is a good dividend fund.

They only trade options I believe. I've interviewed with them before and also met them when they came to my school campus. The STP Program is for full time first years, though I think they have a similar program for experienced hires. They're a pretty legit company and their "edge" is...

Is there a free website where you can screen stocks that have the most options volume (and other criteria- i.e. market cap, minimum volume, etc...) TIA!!

I'm considering selling naked puts but would like some help understanding the terminology/conditions for trading: My broker has the following requirements when doing a naked put: Initial requirements: 20% of CMV minus out-of-money amount or 10% of strike price, whichever is greater...

Here's the problem: Assume you have $1 in your account. Your broker won't stop you from making any trades (i.e. if you decided to buy a stock worth $5 (assume no commission). This puts your account at $-4, which your broker won't stop you from doing. Assume stock goes up to $6 that...

You have to wait 3 days before stocks settle. Options take 1 days. If you buy a stock and sell it before the three day period, and use the cash to buy something else, that's a free riding violation.

Anyone using the new Lightspeed Web Trader? I'm currently using it but it's having a lot of problems with quotes, executing trades (which it won't let me do = big problem) and showing correct account balances.

Finviz.com can do some of what you're looking for like ADV. I'd be interested too if there's a screener that can allow for customized formulas.

I'm looking to buy the following bonds through ETFs (that don't have options). How can I hedge against declines in these bonds (independently)...by only using other ETFs/stocks, options (so no credit default stuff, etc...) -Junk bonds -US Investment grade bonds -Global bonds -US Long...

Thanks for the updated information!! I'm pretty damn relieved. Thanks again :D

Do I get taxed that was transferred from the account?

Not sure if this is in the right thread, but...a family member recently transferred stock to my trading account (without selling it). The family member transferred the stock at a loss to me (they paid a higher price than the price I received it at). Do I get the tax loss on this, or does my...

Does Lightspeed work on a Mac without having to use any windows adopting software (i.e. Parallels or dual booting)- basically, running Lightspeed on a Mac straight up. Thanks!

I've never shorted a stock (always bought inverse ETF's). If I short a stock on a margin account, can I invest the money that I receive from the short sale? If yes, is there a certain amount that I cannot short, based on minimum maintenance requirements? Thanks in advance