Recent Content by bpl1000

  1. thinkorswim for stock trading?

    I think they do, yes.
    Post by: bpl1000, Oct 22, 2007 in forum: Retail Brokers

  2. thinkorswim for stock trading?

    I use AMTD, IBKR and TOS. They're all good and you can't go wrong with any. I use Fidelity too. I think what broker you use depends on what...
    Post by: bpl1000, Oct 21, 2007 in forum: Retail Brokers

  3. IB saving settings

    woo hoo- i got it working tho I'm not sure how. I had problems where one computer was updating from the other, but not vice versa.
    Post by: bpl1000, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  4. IB Workstation Keeps Flickering

    Yes, I get it on my windows XP machine, but not my windows Me machine.
    Post by: bpl1000, Jul 25, 2007 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  5. IB is Refco 2.0!

    But it would distort cash flow from ops? How would they account for the +37M?
    Post by: bpl1000, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: Stocks

  6. IB is Refco 2.0!

    TP's decision to eat the losses is as transparent as they come... I just don't understand why?? Basically, if he owns 85% of the company, he's...
    Post by: bpl1000, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: Stocks

  7. IB interest charge on short position?

    Thanks. IB finally got back to me. Apparently, the charge is a "borrow fee".
    Post by: bpl1000, Mar 8, 2007 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  8. IB interest charge on short position?

    A question, since the I haven't gotten a response from IB, maybe someone here can tell me what is: USD NET SHRT STK INT FOR FEB-2007 under...
    Thread by: bpl1000, Mar 8, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: Interactive Brokers

  9. Do folks like TDAmeritrade?

    If you're only doing equities, and you're not active, why don't you try out zecco or bank of america - no commissions.
    Post by: bpl1000, Feb 9, 2007 in forum: Retail Brokers

  10. Keep DSL line up during power outage possible?

    I can confirm that it does work w/ verizon DSL- they shut off the power in my building this morning. I was still connected and placing orders...
    Post by: bpl1000, Oct 10, 2006 in forum: Networking and Security

  11. I Had To Do It: Poll - Who Thinks A Crash Is Near (1-4 months)?

    To share my useless CFA information- and possibly be corrected on my misconception (please correct me before Dec): The number of ETF shares are...
    Post by: bpl1000, Sep 26, 2006 in forum: Trading

  12. IB accrued interest

    beejeezusss!!!! ...and I thought I had a pretty good understanding of how they calculate interest.
    Post by: bpl1000, Sep 7, 2006 in forum: Forex Brokers

  13. IB accrued interest

    What's worse is that every time I see someone criticize the confusing way they calculate interest, someone from IB describes in detail how clearly...
    Post by: bpl1000, Sep 7, 2006 in forum: Forex Brokers

  14. fxsol vs oanda

    I have observed the above in my limited experience also- and agree with gspaulsson. Besides, if the price gaps past your "limit" order, and...
    Post by: bpl1000, Sep 2, 2006 in forum: Forex Brokers