Recent Content by jsmith

  1. Puzzled by IB's commissions

    I've also noticed the commissions are cheaper when I provide liquidity. My guess. The first, you took liquidity on bid. The second, you...
    Post by: jsmith, Apr 15, 2014 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  2. Bitcoin bear market

    Buffett said bitcoin is essentially an updated version of writing a check or sending someone a money order. The people pumping this fancy money...
    Post by: jsmith, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: Crypto Assets

  3. Warren Buffett on Bitcoin

    I think Warren Buffet is right about Bitcoin but it does have some intrinsic value. Bitcoin can be used for tax evasion and buying illegal drugs.
    Post by: jsmith, Mar 15, 2014 in forum: Crypto Assets

  4. stop tinkering IB with the Platform

    I haven't seen the bugs but I agree with the original post. I've seen many different software go downhill trying to add new features which...
    Post by: jsmith, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: Trading Software

  5. Interactive Brokers Support is on vacation

    I finally got an update to the ticket. It turns out the discrepancy is being caused by wash sales. I elected Mark-to-Market Accounting...
    Post by: jsmith, Mar 6, 2014 in forum: Retail Brokers

  6. Interactive Brokers Support is on vacation

    I talked to chat yesterday morning and they sent a message to US Tax team to update. There is no update yet. I will try chat again if there is...
    Post by: jsmith, Mar 6, 2014 in forum: Retail Brokers

  7. Interactive Brokers Support is on vacation

    I didn't know about chat. Thanks for the suggestion. I tried chat and they said the US Tax department is closed. I'll try again tomorrow morning.
    Post by: jsmith, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: Retail Brokers

  8. Interactive Brokers Support is on vacation

    I've been a IB customer for over 10 years and never had a problem. Found a mistake on my tax form and filled out a ticket 2 weeks ago. No...
    Thread by: jsmith, Mar 4, 2014, 10 replies, in forum: Retail Brokers

  9. 2014: The Battle for Survival

    I've noticed the same correlation also. Neke's best performance periods have been during high volatility and declines in the market. Neke will...
    Post by: jsmith, Feb 15, 2014 in forum: Journals

  10. TAXES --this cant be true,....or can it ??

    The losses will offset the gains and there is no taxes. The exception is if the losses are wash sales.
    Post by: jsmith, Dec 27, 2013 in forum: Taxes and Accounting

  11. IB 1099-B appears to have many errors

    Is there any option to notify IB not to calculate wash sales on my 1099? I elected Mark-to-Market years ago and wash sales do not apply.
    Post by: jsmith, Mar 5, 2012 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  12. H1B Visa program has already ruined this country

    This is absolutely true here in the Bay Area with all the tech companies. I have friends working in both Cisco and Intel who talk about it....
    Post by: jsmith, Apr 4, 2011 in forum: Economics

  13. iPhone4 reception is perfect - unless you hold it in your hand

    http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/apple-responds-over-iphone-4-reception-issues-youre-holding-th/ "Just avoid holding it in that way." :D
    Post by: jsmith, Jun 25, 2010 in forum: Chit Chat

  14. Get ready for $11 a pack cigarettes

    Increase the taxes more and in all states. Not only are smokers killing themselves but others with second hand smoke. I always see smokers...
    Post by: jsmith, Jun 22, 2010 in forum: Economics