Quote from ebayuser:
I am really trying to figure out what you are arguing about when you say ".003 per share with 100% payout is not a great model unless of course your one of the top 4 or 5 firms and have the volume to back it up" In your opinion, what are the top 4 or 5 firms? On the one hand you say those rates are impossible, but on the other hand, they are completely reasonable if you work for a bigger firm. That is what I am gathering from your gibberish. You are just talking in circles to me, so I was asking, what do you mean? You must have an argument since you are very adamant about making a point.
From my experience, rates are lower than what you quote, all across the board, and I have traded with both a smaller firm and bigger firms. People have mentioned in the past, and I agree, that commissions should not be the only reason for joining a firm. One needs to take into account the whole package: commissions, speed of execution, reliabilty of software...etc...
just my two cents.